Countries are beginning to officially withdraw their support for Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president after his failed attempt to privatise the World Cup

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Yahoo Sports
Countries are beginning to officially withdraw their support for Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president after his failed attempt to privatise the World Cup
Hollywood Reporter
The backlash to Infantino's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup continues to grow, with soccer execs, player legends and world leaders calling on the FIFA president to reign.
The New York Times left
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation remain steadfast in their position that Gianni Infantino should resign as FIFA president.
Donald J. Trump far right
FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino. He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT
Guardian Football
US president backs ‘fantastic’ Infantino in Truth Social post Infantino 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...
Fox News right
Trump warned FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino, calling him "fantastic" as soccer's governing body faces internal revolt over private equity deals.