Trump ‘backs’ Gianni Infantino to lead organisation he’s criticised

US president Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have spent a lot of time together in recent months, what with this year’s World Cup being hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico; Trump being handed a FIFA ‘peace prize’ in December; and Infantino being seen attempting to usher Trump off the stage at the World Cup final so he doesn’t end up spoiling Spain’s celebrations (he did).