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Donald Trump expresses support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

United States President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing him would be a grave mistake. Infantino is currently facing significant pressure and opposition from various international football confederations, including groups in Europe, Asia, and North America, amid controversies regarding his leadership and proposed initiatives. While Trump has credited Infantino for the success of the recent FIFA World Cup, other football organizations have called for his resignation.

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What Happened

United States President Donald Trump has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that removing him from his position would be a terrible mistake. Trump credited Infantino for the success of the recent FIFA World Cup held in the United States and expressed his support for the FIFA leader ahead of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 2027. This intervention comes as Infantino faces mounting criticism and calls for his resignation from various international football governing bodies.

Infantino is currently navigating significant internal opposition, with football confederations across Europe, Asia, and North America expressing dissatisfaction with his leadership. These groups have raised concerns over several controversies, including proposed changes to FIFA's financial structures and allegations of misconduct. While Trump has aligned himself with the embattled president, his stance contrasts with the position of U.S. Soccer and other regional football organizations that have openly critiqued Infantino's tenure.

Key Facts

  1. Donald Trump warned that replacing Gianni Infantino would be a terrible mistake.
  2. Gianni Infantino is facing opposition from football confederations in Europe, Asia, and North America.
  3. The next FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 2027.
  4. U.S. Soccer has issued a statement critiquing the FIFA president.
  5. Critics have cited concerns over FIFA's proposed financial initiatives and leadership conduct.

The Timeline5

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 11 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      ‘A terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino
    2. HiThe Hindu
      Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino
    3. HTHindustan Times
      ‘Terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino as pressure mounts on the embattled president
    4. SPSangbad Pratidin
      ‘ইনফান্তিনোকে সরালে…’, ফিফা সভাপতির পাশে ট্রাম্প, ফুটবল দুনিয়াকে ‘হুমকি’ মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্টের?
    5. SBsambad
      Trump: ଇନ୍‌ଫାଣ୍ଟିନୋ ହଟିଲେ ‘ଭୟଙ୍କର ତ୍ରୁଟି’ ହେବ: ଟ୍ରମ୍ପ୍

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Languages

Newsrooms carrying this story, by publication language.

  • English3 outlets
  • Bengaliবাংলা1 outlet
  • Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 outlet

Regional reach

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Jammu & Kashmir: No local newsroomLadakh: No local newsroomPunjab: No local newsroomChandigarh: No local newsroomHimachal Pradesh: No local newsroomUttarakhand: No local newsroomHaryana: No local newsroomDelhi NCR: No local newsroomUttar Pradesh: No local newsroomRajasthan: No local newsroomGujarat: No local newsroomDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: No local newsroomMaharashtra: No local newsroomGoa: No local newsroomMadhya Pradesh: No local newsroomChhattisgarh: No local newsroomBihar: No local newsroomJharkhand: No local newsroomWest Bengal: Sangbad PratidinOdisha: SambadSikkim: No local newsroomArunachal Pradesh: No local newsroomAssam: No local newsroomNagaland: No local newsroomMeghalaya: No local newsroomManipur: No local newsroomTripura: No local newsroomMizoram: No local newsroomTelangana: No local newsroomKarnataka: No local newsroomAndhra Pradesh: No local newsroomKerala: No local newsroomTamil Nadu: No local newsroomPuducherry: No local newsroomLakshadweep: No local newsroomAndaman & Nicobar: No local newsroom
  • No local newsroom
  • 1 outlet
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2 states with local coverage. Concentrated in the East. Also carried by 3 national mastheads.

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