President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling his removal a "costly blunder" for world football and highlighting his leadership during the most successful World Cup to date.

• President Trump stated that removing Infantino would cause world football to "lose momentum and profitability."
• The intervention comes after a controversial commercial proposal, FIFA Forward Enterprise, collapsed following accusations from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation of a serious breach of trust.
• This political backing adds a new dimension to the growing power struggle within FIFA, with speculation of confederations potentially breaking away from FIFA's authority.