FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan - report

Trump and Infantino ‌have forged a close relationship with the two appearing together at major soccer events including this year's World Cup

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt to World Cup privatisation plan.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The Post reported that Infantino had repeatedly tried and failed to reach US President Donald Trump by phone since the proposal collapsed on Friday.

FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports  Reuters

Aug 3 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.The Post reported that Infantino had repeatedly tried and failed