Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino

Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA leader alongside Canada Soccer and football organizations in Central America and the Caribbean

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.