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Trump defends Infantino amid FIFA ousting calls

Published Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Updated August 11

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  • Trump's Support and Relationship with Infantino — 3 sources

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Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that replacing him would be a "terrible mistake." This intervention comes amid calls for Infantino's ousting and follows the leak of FIFA's plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup and other events, offering stakes to external investors. Trump's comments mark his first public defense of Infantino since these plans were revealed.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Donald Trump publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that replacing him would be a "terrible mistake."
  • Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in Infantino's defense since plans for a FIFA subsidiary (FFE) were leaked on July 28.
  • FIFA plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events, offering stakes of up to 20% to external investors.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Trump's Support and Relationship with Infantino
  • BBC News

    The BBC highlights the intriguing timing of Trump's intervention and questions its effectiveness, noting the close relationship between Trump and Infantino and the involvement of Trump's son-in-law's brother in the proposed FFE deal.

  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article highlights Donald Trump's strong support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, emphasizing their close relationship and Trump's belief in Infantino's leadership, while also mentioning the controversy surrounding Infantino's subsidiary proposal.

  • Al Jazeera English

    Al Jazeera English reports on Donald Trump's defense of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, quoting Trump's statement that replacing Infantino would be a "terrible mistake."

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