FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking support from United States President Donald Trump as he faces growing pressure over his future at world football’s governing body.
According to reports, Infantino has come under calls to step down following controversy surrounding a proposal to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup to private investors.
The proposal, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme, reportedly faced strong opposition from several football governing bodies, raising fresh questions about Infantino’s leadership.
DailyInsightNG report that the FIFA president has reached out to the Trump administration as part of efforts to retain his position.
Reports also claim that Infantino has scheduled private talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio while seeking political backing amid the ongoing controversy.
The development comes as scrutiny continues over the failed investment proposal, which reportedly could have provided financial benefits through the FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative.
The report further alleged that Infantino hopes his relationship with Trump could strengthen his position after the FIFA president’s controversial decision during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card—an action that attracted criticism from sections of the football community.