# Trump warns removing FIFA's Infantino would be 'terrible mistake'

Former US President Donald Trump said removing FIFA President Gianni Infantino would be a "terrible mistake." His comment follows ongoing legal scrutiny of Infantino's leadership. Trump's public backing adds political attention but does not directly affect FIFA's independent disciplinary process.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg7m3nk013mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:30:03 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/11/donald-trump-says-replacing-gianni-infantino-would-be-a-terrible-mistake?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:13:29 +0000