The New York Post reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to present the US administration with the idea that football and FIFA can serve as a rising power for the United States, according to N12.
The New York Post, as cited by N12, reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking to present the US administration with a vision of football and FIFA as a rising power for the United States. The report, attributed to a journalist with the Post, did not specify which administration officials he intends to approach or the form of the proposal.
The development comes amid deepening ties between the Trump administration and FIFA. The Zioneer has previously reported that President Trump pushed for Infantino to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary-General, and that Infantino defended his controversial proposal to 'sell the World Cup' as a suggestion rather than a mandate. The relationship has also seen Trump personally lobby Infantino over a red card for a US player during the World Cup.
Infantino has consistently advocated for football as a tool for diplomacy and global influence. This latest report suggests he is now pitching the sport as a strategic asset for the United States, though no formal proposal has been made public.
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