# Trump defends Infantino as UEFA-led schism with FIFA deepens

https://mins.news/en/item/18726

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-11 04:20 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-11/trump-defends-infantino-as-uefa-led-schism-with-fifa-deepens?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7aa30423601a0001220d93

> US President Donald Trump has voiced support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as pressure on the football governing body’s leader grows. A widening revolt is threatening Infantino’s leadership, while a UEFA-led split with FIFA becomes increasingly pronounced. Trump’s backing places him alongside Infantino as the dispute intensifies. The development highlights mounting challenges to Infantino’s position at FIFA.

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