US President Donald Trump has publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing him would be a “terrible mistake,” following mounting pressure on the Swiss-Italian leader over recent controversies (arabnews.pk). Trump praised Infantino as “fantastic” and highlighted his role in organizing the most successful World Cup in history (arabnews.pk).
Infantino faces criticism from major football confederations, including UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which accuse FIFA of “deception” over its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors (espn.com.au). The World Cup co-hosts, the United States and Canada, have also expressed opposition to Infantino, supporting the confederations’ criticism (nst.com.my).
La Liga president Javier Tebas has joined the chorus, demanding Infantino’s resignation, calling his tenure “over” (businessday.ng). Meanwhile, Mexican football federation has taken a different stance, supporting Infantino in a recent statement (si.com). The pressure on Infantino continues as FIFA faces scrutiny over its governance and financial strategies.
