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What Gianni Infantino is requesting from the Donald Trump administration as FIFA pressure grows
Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesGianni Infantinos position as FIFA President is under immense pressure following his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.Infantinos latest proposal involved private investment in FIFAs competitions, offering nations $40 million to support the plan.However, the FIFA President has already scrapped the idea after receiving backlash from many countries and governing bodies.As pressure mounts over his future, Infantino is set to hold talks with the Donald Trump administration this week.Photo by Catherine Ivill AMA/Getty ImagesGianni Infantino is seeking help from the Donald Trump administrationBen Jacobs has reported that Gianni Infantino is seeking Donald Trumps support to ease pressure on his presidency.Gianni Infantino is set to hold a meeting with senior figures in the Trump administration as he seeks support to continue at FIFA, Jacobs wrote.Infantino has already been calling federations for public support as pressure grows for him to resign.Infantino and Trump have a close relationship following their work on the 2026 World Cup in the United States.Receiving support from the United States president would certainly strengthen Infantinos case to continue in his role.However, the Welsh and English FAs have already withdrawn support for Infantino, with many nations expected to follow suit.Read more:TalkingPoints staff predict the 2026/27 EFL Championship table there are some very bold callsFirst FIFA member association to pull support from Gianni Infantinos Presidency revealedThe GOAT MLS fans all say the same thing after Lionel Messis first game since the World Cup
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