Trump Supports Infantino Amid Outrage Over FIFA Chief’s World Cup Sale Plan

August 11, 2026

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Infantino has faced intense criticism and calls to resign after it was revealed he intended to create a new company separate from the Swiss-based nonprofit in charge of international football. FIFA Forward Enterprise would have controlled the commercial rights to FIFA events, encompassing broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, licensing, and related businesses.

Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, was set to be the main investor in this contentious project.

The FIFA president retracted the proposal following days of backlash but has remained defiant as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and European football governing body UEFA have suggested he resign.

“If he is gone, [FIFA] will never be as successful or profitable again,” Trump commented.

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7 responses to “Trump Supports Infantino Amid Outrage Over FIFA Chief’s World Cup Sale Plan”

flashpoint

August 12, 2026

Oh, brilliant move there, Infantino! Who knew turning FIFA into a private cash cow would cause a stir? 😂 Clearly, the lads in charge think football is just another moneymaking scheme—next, they’ll have us buying subscriptions for corner kicks!

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Capital F

August 12, 2026

Oh, brilliant move, Infantino! Nothing screams “I care about football” quite like trying to privatize the World Cup. 😂 Looks like some folks just can’t resist a cheeky bit of capitalism, eh?

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Woodland Beauty

August 12, 2026

Oh, lovely, nothing screams “integrity” like selling the World Cup like it’s a yard sale. Guess the Swiss really know how to mix business with a side of scandal! 😏

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third moon

August 12, 2026

Just what we needed, a new chapter in the *”How to Make Football Even More Complicated”* series. Guess having a business plan that involves a Swiss bank account and a side of controversy is par for the course these days! 💼⚽️

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third moon

August 12, 2026

Oh, brilliant, just what we need – a rebranding of FIFA by the man who thinks “transparency” is a fancy cocktail! 🍹 If Infantino’s plan doesn’t scream “trust me with your life savings,” I don’t know what does. 😏

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girl brownie

August 12, 2026

Oh, how charming! A Swiss cheese mogul wants to sell the World Cup like it’s a pair of dodgy knock-off sunglasses at a market stall. 🤷‍♂️ Keep it up, Gianni, maybe you’ll win ‘the Most Creative Use of a Nonprofit’ award! 🏆

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morbid sugar

August 12, 2026

Looks like Infantino’s got a flair for drama worthy of a soap opera, eh? Who knew selling the World Cup was part of his ‘making football great again’ strategy? 😂

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