Trump publicly praised Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, but he denied ever discussing Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan: 'Who?' | Why Is Trump Defending FIFA President Gianni Infantino?

President Donald Trump is publicly backing FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism over his future at the organization. Writing on Truth Social, Trump warned that replacing Infantino would be a major mistake, arguing he presided over “the most successful World Cup” ever presented and saying FIFA would be less successful and profitable if he left. When asked at an Oval Office media session whether he had discussed a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup with Infantino, Trump first replied “Who?” and then confirmed he had not spoken with him. Backlash centers on a failed proposal involving private equity investors, including Joshua Kushner. UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF issued a joint statement calling for an independent review, accusing Infantino of deception. UEFA said it would boycott FIFA competitions if he remains, while Norwegian federation chief Lise Klaveness called for his resignation, and FIFA denied related allegations. Support is split, with Mexico, Argentina, Qatar, Paraguay, Morocco, and Egypt reportedly backing him.