The controversy follows a New York Post report suggesting Infantino felt isolated and sought support from President Donald Trump after a proposal to raise $4.2 billion by selling a 20% stake in commercial assets fell apart. FIFA explicitly denied that any calls were made to the White House or administration officials, dismissing the narrative as entirely fabricated. The failed venture, which aimed to restructure the financial oversight of major competitions, has left Infantino’s future presidency prospects from 2027 to 2031 facing significant internal scrutiny.
While Infantino and Trump have cultivated a public alliance—marked by the president receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in 2025—official channels remain closed. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson confirmed via social media that no meetings between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the FIFA president were scheduled. Amid the fallout, Infantino has utilized social media to highlight endorsements from international federations, including those in Qatar, Morocco, Kuwait, and Sri Lanka, in an apparent effort to project stability as the commercial deal remains shelved.
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