Gianni Infantino would not have a clear path to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations, even with Donald Trump’s backing.
According to a report from The New York Post, the US President sees FIFA’s boss as a "respected" potential candidate, with a "special ability to bring people together" demonstrated by the success of the 2026 World Cup.
But in any event, his endorsement alone would not be enough to push to the world's most powerful diplomatic job a person who is not even a career diplomat.
Neither Trump nor Infantino have confirmed a candidacy, which, if submitted, would put him into a challenging and politically fraught selection process.
Infantino would need the support of many countries to win the post, and he could not afford to alienate Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom, each of which could stop him thanks to their permanent positions on the Security Council.
