Trump denies talks with Infantino amid FIFA investment backlash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
US President Donald Trump stated he has not discussed FIFA's investor plans with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. This response came during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David. The investor plans have sparked significant opposition, with UEFA threatening a boycott and several football associations distancing themselves. A senior advisor to Infantino has resigned, and FIFA aims to generate billions by selling parts of its commercial rights, including those related to the World Cup. There is uncertainty regarding the support for these proposals among FIFA's member associations.
- •Trump emphasizes no talks with Infantino about FIFA's investor plans.
- •FIFA faced backlash from UEFA and other confederations over its proposals.
- •A senior advisor to Infantino has resigned amid the controversy.
- •FIFA aims to raise billions by selling commercial rights.
- •Unclear if FIFA's proposals have majority support among its 211 members.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Trump denies talks with Infantino amid FIFA investor plan backlash
"US President Donald Trump said on Friday he has not spoken to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino about the world football body's investor plans, responding to a journalist's question during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David. Trump did not elaborate further.
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