WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme.

Trump’s support for the FIFA boss comes as he faces a growing revolt from several soccer nations over his now-scrapped secretive plans to privatize the World Cup.

US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a ‘terrible mistake’ if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body

El Presidente de Estados Unidos sigue con su apoyo a Gianni