Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.

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