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US president backs ‘fantastic’ Infantino in Truth Social postInfantino under pressure following doomed World Cup sell-off plan US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors. Continue reading...
Gianni Infantino's hope that a combative statement condemning "a concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine him would spark a period of reflection were dashed on Monday. UEFA, Concacaf and Asia's AFC did not hold back in targeting Infantino and his style of leadership in an open letter. Despite all sides calling for unity, their idea of how that can be achieved diverges markedly. The post What next for beleaguered FIFA president Infantino? appeared first on Soccer America.
UEFA's threat to boycott World Cups if the private investment plan went ahead — in theory depriving the competition of teams including reigning men's champion Spain and 2026 semifinalists France and England — proved pivotal in Infantino withdrawing his plan. The post Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations appeared first on Soccer America.
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