State Department denies call with under-pressure FIFA president Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is praying for the White House’s support as he tries to quell outrage caused by plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity firms, but it remains unclear whether President Donald Trump will intervene.
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking support from the White House regarding plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.
- These plans have caused outrage among national soccer associations.
- The State Department denied a New York Post report claiming Infantino was pursuing a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- A State Department official stated that no call or meeting is scheduled with Infantino.