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Trump Reportedly Backs FIFA Chief Infantino for UN Secretary-General Role
Times of India Sports·Thursday, 23 July 2026
US President Donald Trump reportedly supports FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a candidate for the next UN secretary-general. Trump is said to believe Infantino has the ability to unite people globally. The two are reported to have grown closer during the recent FIFA World Cup.
Why It Matters
If Infantino were to move to the UN, it would trigger a major leadership change at FIFA at a time when world football governance is under close watch.
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