Trump backs FIFA chief Infantino, calling removal 'terrible mistake'

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, describing any move to remove him from office as a "terrible mistake." Trump took to social media to commend Infantino's performance, asserting that the recent World Cup was the most successful in history by a significant margin.

Trump argued that without Infantino at the helm, future World Cups might not achieve the same level of success or profitability. His endorsement comes at a critical time for Infantino, who has faced scrutiny over a reported plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. This proposal, detailed in The Times, was met with widespread criticism.

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He is doing a great job. He presided over the most successful World Cup in history, by four times.

Following the backlash, FIFA issued an apology for any missteps in the process and announced that the proposal was "no longer on the agenda." However, the controversy has led to a unified response from football confederations, with UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and CONCACAF issuing a joint statement expressing their disapproval of Infantino's actions.

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It would be a terrible mistake to remove him.