FIFA denies Infantino is seeking Trump administration help as pressure mounts over his leadership

FIFA denies Gianni Infantino scheduled a call with Marco Rubio as pressure mounts over the collapsed Thrive Capital deal and UEFA's open revolt.

European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.