President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing backlash over Infantino's controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
- Infantino proposed the FIFA Forward Enterprise, aiming to raise $4.2 billion by selling 20% of World Cup commercial rights, a move met with widespread rejection from global soccer leaders.
- European, Asian, and North American soccer federations condemned Infantino's proposal, accusing him of deception and threatening boycotts and rival tournaments to challenge his leadership.
- Trump praised Infantino for overseeing a highly successful 2026 World Cup in the U.S., warning FIFA that replacing him would harm the sport's profitability and success.
- The controversy raises questions about Infantino's future, with Trump’s support adding a political dimension to the internal FIFA power struggle.
