FIFA World Cup 'will never be as profitable' if Infantino is ousted, Trump warns amid global soccer revolt
Not all of world soccer is united in opposition to Infantino's premiership, however. The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership. Infantino's close relationship with President Trump has been well-publicized and came under intense scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup.The failed plot to sell stakes to private investors was also backed by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, whose brother Jared is Trump's son-in-law.
- ▪Not all of world soccer is united in opposition to Infantino's premiership, however.
- ▪The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership.
- ▪Infantino's close relationship with President Trump has been well-publicized and came under intense scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup.The failed plot to sell stakes to private investors was also backed by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, w
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President Donald Trump leapt to the defense of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday, as the head of world soccer's governing body faces pressure to resign following a failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.Trump wrote in a Truth Social post late on Monday that FIFA would be "making a terrible mistake" if member associations move to replace Infantino. Should he depart, Trump said that the tournament "will never be as successful or profitable again!"Infantino was the driving force behind FIFA's most recent commercialization push, which culminated in the largest, most profitable World Cup on record this year – hosted in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.But he was forced to apologize after his plans to form a subsidiary to run the tournament, which would have opened…
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