Following calls for his dismissal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly begged US President Donald Trump and his administration to help him retain his position, and even scheduled a private call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Israeli media reports.
A single-sourced report from Israeli media states that FIFA President Gianni Infantino, facing growing calls for his dismissal, has appealed to US President Donald Trump and his administration for help in retaining his position. The report, citing US sources, says Infantino is 'begging' Trump for support and has scheduled a private call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The details of the call and Trump's response remain unconfirmed. The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's direct intervention with Infantino over a World Cup red card incident in July 2026, as well as on the internal pressure Infantino faces from European football officials.
2 developments
- StrongNew York Post confirms Trump pushing for Infantino as next UN chief
- StrongInfantino admits speaking with Trump about Balogun red card, reaffirms FIFA independence
- DevelopingInfantino pushes back against criticism over 'selling the World Cup' proposal
- DevelopingNew York Post: Infantino seeks to pitch football as a rising force for the US
Source and signal
- Open-source intake