FIFA President Gianni Infantino has "begged" the Trump administration to help him retain his position, and scheduled a private call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a New York Post report cited by N12. The report says Infantino's troubles stem from a failed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to a private investment fund of Josh Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, and that he has repeatedly failed to reach President Trump by phone.
The New York Post reported Monday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has "begged" the Trump administration to help him keep his job, and scheduled a private call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report, cited by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig, adds new details to a story The Zioneer first reported at 14:03 Jerusalem time.
According to the Post, Infantino's crisis stems from a failed attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights to a private investment fund managed by Josh Kushner, brother of former White House advisor Jared Kushner. Since the deal collapsed, Infantino has repeatedly tried to reach President Trump by phone without success, the report says.
The British Football Association has reportedly decided to express no confidence in Infantino and demand his resignation, according to reports from the UK in the past 24 hours.
The Zioneer previously reported on the broader context: UEFA's unprecedented attack on Infantino on July 30, threatening a 2030 World Cup boycott over his privatization plan, and the New York Post's earlier confirmation of Trump pushing for Infantino as the next UN Secretary-General. The two SAME-THREAD items from this afternoon are the first reports of Infantino directly seeking Trump's help to survive.
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
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