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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Owen Scott

When MAGA met FIFA: Inside Trump’s cosy relationship with Gianni Infantino

President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the football chief faces ongoing pressure to resign.

The U.S. president warned FIFA that it would be a “terrible mistake” to even consider ousting Infantino, amid widespread backlash over the latter’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other competitions.

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