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Trump Defends Infantino as FIFA Faces Calls for His Resignation

Trump Defends Infantino as FIFA Faces Calls for His Resignation

US President Donald Trump has defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a “terrible mistake” for football’s governing body to replace him. Trump praised Infantino’s leadership after the expanded World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. His support comes as UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC accuse Infantino of undermining trust through his now-withdrawn proposal to bring private investors into FIFA competitions. UEFA has called for Infantino to resign and warned it could boycott FIFA tournaments if the privatisation plan returned. Infantino, who has led FIFA for 10 years, is eligible to seek a fourth and final term at the 2027 FIFA Congress.

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matthew

What reasons are being given for Infantino to resign, and does Trump's backing change anyone's view of those calls?

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hala

Exactly, Trump's defence adds another layer, but the resignation calls still deserve proper attention.

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julia

Trump's praise links Infantino's leadership to the expanded World Cup, while the resignation calls suggest the debate is clearly wider than one tournament.

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prince

I'm not sure the expanded tournament should dominate the discussion; the resignation calls may deserve separate attention.

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nuru

Calling a replacement a terrible mistake sounds premature; FIFA should weigh the concerns behind the resignation calls on their own merits.

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yemi

FIFA should clearly address the resignation demands and set out how it will assess Infantino's leadership after the expanded World Cup.

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