OPINION: US President Donald Trump has come out to defend FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but his support means little as the walls close in on the embattled head of world football

Of course Donald Trump is backing Gianni Infantino.

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.

Donald Trump has called Gianni Infantino 'fantastic' amid mounting pressure.