FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup sell-off plan: Report
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to get support from President Donald Trump’s administration after his plan to sell part of FIFA’s World Cup commercial rights failed. The plan to raise money by selling a 20 percent stake to private investors was stopped due to strong opposition, and Infantino now faces increased criticism and uncertainty about his future as FIFA president.Key Facts
- Infantino wanted backing from the US government after his World Cup commercial rights sale plan collapsed.
- The plan involved selling about 20 percent of a new company managing World Cup competitions to private investors to raise up to $4.2 billion.
- The plan was abandoned after widespread resistance from FIFA stakeholders.
- Infantino and President Trump have a close relationship and have appeared together at football events.
- Infantino gave President Trump the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize in 2025.
- The deal was linked to Thrive Capital, founded by Joshua Kushner, who is related to Trump’s family.
- Reports said Infantino planned talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but the call did not happen.
- FIFA has not commented on the situation publicly.
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