FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking assistance from officials in the Trump administration to maintain his position amid calls for his removal following a failed plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup. The proposal involved a $20 billion investment from Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, brother of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, which was met with significant backlash. Infantino, 56, has attempted to contact former President Trump and has scheduled a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. However, Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson stated that there are no plans for a call between Infantino and Rubio. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has called for Infantino's resignation, and FIFA executives have initiated efforts to remove him, with some expressing feelings of deception regarding the privatization plan. UEFA has also threatened legal action and requested that FIFA officials preserve all documents related to the abandoned deal. A FIFA spokesperson declined to comment on the situation.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Seeks Support from Trump Administration Amid Leadership Crisis
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking help from the Trump administration as he faces calls for his resignation following a failed plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup. The proposal, which involved a $20 billion investment, was abandoned after widespread criticism. UEFA has called for Infantino's removal and threatened legal action regarding the deal.
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FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Seeking Help from Trump Administration to Save His Job
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Seeks Support from Trump Administration Amid Leadership Crisis