Trump says FIFA removing Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’

US president says World Cup will ‘never be as a successful or profitable again’ if federations succeed in forcing a change of leadership

US President Donald Trump defends embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling his removal a “terrible mistake” amid calls for his ouster.

United States President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.But in a post on his Truth Social social media site early on Tuesday, Trump said removing the FIFA president would be a costly move.The US presiden

“He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented," Trump posted.

Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.

Trump called Infantino "fantastic" and said he "presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented".

US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if it got rid of Gianni Infantino as head of world football’s governing body.

The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves

US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted from his position.

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino  lbc.co.uk

US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer

Trump warns replacing FIFA chief Infantino would be 'terrible mistake'  ESPN

US President Donald Trump has come to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's defense, labeling any potential replacement as a grave error. Infantino is currently navigating tumultuous waters, facing resistance from football confederations upset over a World Cup profit sale idea. These groups have claimed that FIFA's actions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed a strongly-opposed proposal to sell around a 20% stake in the group, putting pressure on his grip on the presidency for the first time

US President Donald Trump backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme.

Gianni Infantino has been at the centre of major football scandal after it was reported that FIFA planned to sell around a 20% stake in the group, a move that has been widely criticised

US President Donald Trump's backing of Gianni Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA president alongside other major football organisations.

US president backs ‘fantastic’ Infantino in Truth Social post Infantino under pressure following doomed World Cup sell-off plan US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body. Infantino has come under p

The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves.

The affair, which reportedly occurred while Infantino was secretary general of the federation, led UEFA to reportedly pay the woman a 6-figure sum and fees for her to attend business school.

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA woes have hit a new low. Infantino allegedly had a relationship with an employee during his time as secretary general at UEFA, and the organization paid her off following the relationship, according to a bombshell report from The Telegraph. The mistress was paid out a six-figure sum following th

Though FIFA president Gianni Infantino has found support from some quarters, he is not out of the woods yet.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.