US President Donald Trump has expressed his support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating in a social media post on Monday that ousting him would be a "terrible mistake." Trump described Infantino as "fantastic" in a post on Truth Social.
Infantino is currently embattled and facing a growing revolt that threatens his leadership of the world football governing body. He has come under pressure following a doomed plan to sell stakes in the men's World Cup to private investors and allegations of a workplace affair.
This backing from the US president contrasts with the response of US Soccer and other major football organizations, which have issued a statement critiquing the FIFA president.