FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan - report
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought the backing of the Trump administration following a failed plan to sell off the World Cup. The move came amid a revolt against the proposed World Cup privatisation plan, with the FIFA boss turning to Donald Trump to save his job.
Infantino and Trump have previously forged a close relationship, which included appearing together at the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights close personal relationship and appearance details between Infantino and Trump.
Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on the internal revolt against privatization and Infantino's bid to save his job.