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Trump Defends FIFA President

Updated 2026-08-11 07:40 UTC 3 sources Neutral

Donald Trump has defended Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, saying replacing him would be a ‘terrible mistake.’ This comes after plans for reform were leaked.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles
The Guardian
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2026-08-11 05:28 UTC
BBC News
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
2026-08-11 05:30 UTC
Al Jazeera
Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.
2026-08-11 07:13 UTC
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