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TRUMP WARNS OF 'TERRIBLE MISTAKE' IF FIFA REPLACES INFANTINO

1 min read • 2 hrs ago • Sports News - Latest Sports and • [src]
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Sports News - Latest Sports andTRUMP WARNS OF 'TERRIBLE MISTAKE' IF FIFA REPLACES INFANTINO2 hrs ago
France 24 - International breakiTRUMP WARNS FIFA WOULD MAKE 'TERRIBLE MISTAKE' BY REPLACING INFANTINO2 hrs ago
Sport | The GuardianDONALD TRUMP SAYS IT WOULD BE A ‘TERRIBLE MISTAKE’ TO REPLACE FIFA’S GIANNI INFANTINO5 hrs ago
BBC NewsTRUMP SAYS IT WOULD BE 'TERRIBLE MISTAKE' TO REMOVE INFANTINO2 hrs ago

WHAT HAPPENED

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that FIFA would be committing a "terrible mistake" if it removed Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body, according to a report by Sports News – Latest Sports.

Trump’s comment came during a press briefing in Washington, where he expressed concern over potential instability in the sport’s leadership. The statement was reported by several outlets, including The Guardian, France 24, and ESPN, all of which noted Trump’s warning that replacing Infantino could have negative consequences for FIFA and the global game.

Infantino has overseen FIFA since 2016, steering reforms and preparing for the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Trump’s remarks reflect ongoing U.S. interest in influencing international sports governance amid discussions about the future of FIFA’s leadership.

  • Trump warned against replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling it a "terrible mistake".
  • The comment was made during a Washington press briefing and reported by Sports News – Latest Sports, The Guardian, France 24, and ESPN.
  • Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and is central to preparations for the 2026 World Cup across North America.

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