FIFA Denies Infantino Sought Trump Backing After Failed World Cup Selloff The failed plan to sell a stake in FIFA's commercial rights has been a long time coming, but it's only now that the full extent of Gianni Infantino's desperation is clear.
The World Cup president's attempt to spin off the governing body's assets into a new entity backed by private investors was always a risk.
Infantino has built a close relationship with Donald Trump's administration, which has been on display at major football events.