FIFA President Gianni Infantino seeks Trump's support amid leadership crisis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly reaching out to Donald Trump for support as he faces mounting pressure following a failed proposal to spin off FIFA's commercial assets. Infantino has sought to arrange talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss leveraging soccer for U.S. soft power, although sources suggest the motivation is to secure his job amid internal dissent. The investment plan, which would have created a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise, encountered fierce opposition from soccer federations, many of whom were unaware of the discussions. The crisis heightened significantly as UEFA announced plans to boycott upcoming FIFA competitions, including the men’s 2030 World Cup.

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