FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup selloff plan: Report
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FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, facing internal revolt over a World Cup privatization plan, sought backing from Donald Trump to save his job, Al Jazeera reports. The privatization scheme ultimately failed to gain traction.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/3/fifas-infantino...
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