Trump defends Infantino, lauds FIFA president for World Cup success

President Donald Trump took aim at critics of Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a "terrible mistake" to replace the embattled FIFA president.

Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it calls a concerted and ongoing effort to “undermine” FIFA and its president. Infantino is also facing mounting pressure o

African football bloc gives backing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino  GB News

The under fire Fifa president faces new allegations at a time when he is fighting to remain as president

Under-fire Fifa president ‘strongly denies these allegations’, describing them as ‘categorically untrue’.