SportsGianni Infantino receives public backing from Donald Trump amid calls to resign
Gianni Infantino is facing widespread criticism and calls to step down from his role as FIFA president. Amid that pressure, he has received public backing from a familiar friend, US President Donald Trump. The support places Trump clearly behind Infantino as scrutiny of the FIFA president continues. The item centers on the public endorsement rather than any change in Infantino’s position.
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Gianni Infantino receives public backing from Donald Trump amid calls to resign