The Hindu·4 min read·medium
FIFA refutes report that Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan
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FIFA has officially denied reports that President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell commercial rights to private investors. The governing body labeled the claims as pure fiction amid growing scrutiny over Infantino's leadership and future term prospects.
FIFA on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) dismissed as "pure fiction" a report that its President Gianni Infantino had sought support from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after the collapse of a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights.
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