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Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino
‘Terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino as pressure mounts on the embattled president
‘Terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino as pressure mounts on the embattled president
Donald Trump warned that removing Gianni Infantino could prove costly for FIFA.
Updated on: Aug 11, 2026, 11:05:13 IST Written by Aratrick Mondal Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link US President Donald Trump has jumped to the defence of his close ally and embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the world football governing body against replacing him and calling any such move a “terrible mistake”. U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the match (REUTERS) Infantino has come under immense pressure after his controversial plan to sell a stake in the commercial arm of the men’s World Cup to private investors collapsed amid opposition from three confederations. The proposal centred on the creation of Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), a company that would oversee the commercial and operational aspects of FIFA’s tournaments. The plan included the possibility of selling around 20% of the company to private investors. The controversy eventually led to calls for Infantino to step down as FIFA president. Taking to his Truth Social account early on Tuesday, Trump warned that removing Infantino could prove costly for FIFA. The US president wrote: “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing president Gianni Infantino. “He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!” The strongest opposition to Infantino’s proposal came from UEFA. After FIFA had originally set September 19 as the deadline for member associations to accept the plan, UEFA held a virtual meeting with its 55 members, with European football threatening a boycott of the World Cup if the proposal remained in place. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Concacaf, which oversees football in the Caribbean, North America and Central America, also criticised FIFA’s handling of the proposal, with both bodies accusing Infantino of “deception”. The plan was eventually scrapped amid the escalating tensions. Infantino then issued an apology last week following a crisis meeting in Morocco, where senior FIFA officials “reaffirmed their full support” for his leadership. However, UEFA has not withdrawn its opposition, arguing that Infantino’s apology and the decision to abandon the proposal do not fully address Europe’s concerns. Trump’s latest intervention is not the first time he has publicly backed the embattled FIFA chief. Last week, a report in Britain’s The Telegraph claimed that Trump was prepared to do everything in his power to ensure Infantino remained FIFA president after the Swiss-Italian reached out to the Trump administration, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to strengthen his position. Trump and Infantino first met in 2018, but their relationship has grown considerably closer during the planning and build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Infantino has publicly cultivated that relationship, including presenting Trump with a personalised gold trophy and medal during a World Cup draw ceremony. Trump was also awarded FIFA’s “Peace Prize” in December. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Aratrick Mondal Aratrick Mondal is a senior sports journalist based in New Delhi. In his eight years as a sports writer, Aratrick has worked at leading media organisations, including The Times of India, Times Now, Zee, India TV and currently works at a senior position at Hindustan Times Digital. He writes on cricket, football, pickleball and tennis, among other sports. He has extensively covered India's evolving cricket landscape, the country's new-found love for private leagues such as Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), Ultimate Kho Kho League (UKK), Rugby Premier League (RPL) and several tennis leagues. He has closely covered emerging sports such as pickleball. His coverage of major franchise events lends an atmospheric flavor to his ground reports. His recent story on how SA20 (the domestic cricket league of South Africa) had opened up its grounds to create a carnival-like fan experience garnered major international attention, including appreciation from major cricketers. Tennis holds a special place in his heart. Aratrick has built a strong niche in analytical tennis stories—ranging from Grand Slam narratives and player profiles to tactical breakdowns and ranking trends. His long-form features often decode grand slams, career highs and lows of tennis greats and the upward trajectory of emerging stars. He also closely follows India's tennis landscape, having covered the Davis Cup, Bengaluru Open and Tata Open, among others. His reporting is backed by strong data capabilities, with hands-on experience using tools like Python, Tableau, and Excel to produce visually rich, insight-led stories. This data-first approach enhances accuracy, transparency, and trust. In leadership roles, he has managed editorial shifts, overseen homepage strategy, optimised SEO workflows, and mentored peers to deliver consistent, high-traffic journalism. He recently won the HT DigiStar award for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26. Aratrick is trusted for his balanced reportage, sound sourcing, and ability to translate complex sporting events into engaging narratives that speak to a wide audience. He believes sports is for everyone, not just for the enthusiasts and has a unique ability to bring people together - just like the sumptuous meals you'll often find him cooking on a weekend evening.Read More Gianni Infantino Donald Trump Fifa Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Durand Cup Final Live. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. Home/Sports/Football/‘Terrible Mistake’: Donald Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino As Pressure Mounts On The Embattled President See LessUS President Donald Trump has jumped to the defence of his close ally and embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the world football governing body against replacing him and calling any such move a “terrible mistake”.
Infantino has come under immense pressure after his controversial plan to sell a stake in the commercial arm of the men’s World Cup to private investors collapsed amid opposition from three confederations.
The proposal centred on the creation of Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), a company that would oversee the commercial and operational aspects of FIFA’s tournaments. The plan included the possibility of selling around 20% of the company to private investors.
The controversy eventually led to calls for Infantino to step down as FIFA president.
Taking to his Truth Social account early on Tuesday, Trump warned that removing Infantino could prove costly for FIFA.
The US president wrote: “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing president Gianni Infantino.
“He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!”
The strongest opposition to Infantino’s proposal came from UEFA. After FIFA had originally set September 19 as the deadline for member associations to accept the plan, UEFA held a virtual meeting with its 55 members, with European football threatening a boycott of the World Cup if the proposal remained in place.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Concacaf, which oversees football in the Caribbean, North America and Central America, also criticised FIFA’s handling of the proposal, with both bodies accusing Infantino of “deception”.
The plan was eventually scrapped amid the escalating tensions. Infantino then issued an apology last week following a crisis meeting in Morocco, where senior FIFA officials “reaffirmed their full support” for his leadership.
However, UEFA has not withdrawn its opposition, arguing that Infantino’s apology and the decision to abandon the proposal do not fully address Europe’s concerns.
Trump’s latest intervention is not the first time he has publicly backed the embattled FIFA chief.
Last week, a report in Britain’s The Telegraph claimed that Trump was prepared to do everything in his power to ensure Infantino remained FIFA president after the Swiss-Italian reached out to the Trump administration, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to strengthen his position.
Trump and Infantino first met in 2018, but their relationship has grown considerably closer during the planning and build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Infantino has publicly cultivated that relationship, including presenting Trump with a personalised gold trophy and medal during a World Cup draw ceremony. Trump was also awarded FIFA’s “Peace Prize” in December.
Source: HindustanTimes
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