FIFA issued a statement on Tuesday via the X platform, asserting that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had not contacted the US president or members of his administration recently, labeling such claims as “pure fiction.” This statement was a response to an article published by The Times newspaper. The preceding day, the New York Post published a report, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report alleged that G.
Infantino sought support from Donald Trump and his administration. This alleged outreach was reportedly prompted by increasing criticism surrounding plans to sell a portion of the World Cup’s commercial rights. According to the New York Post, Infantino allegedly attempted to contact Donald Trump by phone multiple times since the proposal faced setbacks on Friday, claiming he was unsuccessful.
Furthermore, the article suggested that the head of FIFA felt “isolated” amid a wave of negative media coverage. In response to the coverage, FIFA refuted the claims regarding contact with the US administration. The organization maintained that the reported communications between Infantino and the US leadership were entirely fabricated.
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