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Trump Says FIFA Would Make 'Terrible Mistake' to Remove Infantino

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump stated that FIFA would make a "terrible mistake" if it removed Gianni Infantino from his position.
  • Trump's comments came after weeks of silence following Infantino's unsuccessful World Cup bid.
  • Trump is a close ally of Infantino.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has broken his silence on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning the organization against removing him from his post. Trump described any such move by FIFA as a "terrible mistake."

The statement from Trump, a known ally of Infantino, comes after a period of several weeks during which he remained quiet following Infantino's failed bid for the World Cup. The timing of Trump's intervention suggests a strong show of support for the FIFA president.

While the specific context of Infantino's "failed World Cup bid" is not detailed in the provided text, Trump's public backing indicates a significant political maneuver within the international football governance sphere. The former president's strong words signal his desire to influence FIFA's decisions regarding its leadership.

Trump's direct involvement and vocal support for Infantino underscore the close relationship between the two figures. His warning to FIFA highlights the high stakes involved in the leadership of one of the world's most prominent sports organizations.

terrible mistake

— Donald TrumpDescribing what FIFA would do if it removed Gianni Infantino.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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