Donald Trump supports Gianni Infantino amid FIFA sale controversy
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Donald Trump expressed his support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Truth Social, stating it would be a "terrible mistake" to replace him. Infantino faces scrutiny following a failed proposal to sell a minority stake of FIFA to private investors, which received backlash from various soccer governing bodies. Despite criticism, the football federations of Mexico and Argentina have backed Infantino, who is up for reelection in March. The situation unfolded after Concacaf and UEFA threatened to boycott tournaments if the deal proceeded, leading Infantino to withdraw his proposal. World leaders, including Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, have questioned Infantino's leadership following the incident.
- •Donald Trump backed Gianni Infantino on Truth Social.
- •Infantino faced pressure from UEFA and Concacaf over a sale proposal.
- •Several world leaders expressed distrust in Infantino's leadership.
- •The football federations of Mexico and Argentina support Infantino.
- •Infantino is up for re-election in March 2027.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces Infantino
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid private sale controversy
- 2:22 AMThe Guardian Sport — Donald Trump says it would be a ‘terrible mistake’ to replace Fifa’s Gianni Infantino
"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 pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors. Continue reading...
"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 pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men's World Cup to private investors.
"Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform saying "FIFA would be making a terrible mistake" if they replaced president Gianni Infantino.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:33 AMTrump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces Infantino
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 pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men's World Cup to private investors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:29 AMDonald Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid private sale controversy
Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform saying "FIFA would be making a terrible mistake" if they replaced president Gianni Infantino.
- The Guardian SportAug 11, 2026, 2:22 AMDonald Trump says it would be a ‘terrible mistake’ to replace Fifa’s Gianni Infantino
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 pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors. Continue reading...
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