Trump says would be ‘terrible mistake’ to replace FIFA’s Infantino
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- U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling him "fantastic" and warning against his replacement.
- Infantino is currently facing allegations of workplace misconduct and criticism over a failed private investment scheme.
- The article also includes brief, unrelated news snippets from Jamaica and Venezuela.
U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, describing any move to replace him as a "terrible mistake." Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Monday, August 10, 2026, to praise the Italian-Swiss lawyer as "fantastic."
Infantino is currently navigating serious allegations, including claims of a workplace affair and criticism regarding a failed private investment scheme. He is also facing an upcoming reelection in March. Infantino has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino.
The article also contains several unrelated news briefs. These include a mention of musician Honorebel's upcoming album, Jayden Ebanks winning a title at the Florida Open, a U.S. aid package for Colombia, water issues in Jamaica, a framework agreement between Kingston and Italy, rising death tolls from earthquakes in Venezuela, and the closing exchange rate of the U.S. dollar in Jamaica.
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