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Trump warns replacing FIFA president Infantino would be 'terrible mistake'
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kelly Broderick , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Trump's statement was made on Truth Social, where he warned that replacing Infantino would be a mistake.
President Donald Trump has expressed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has faced criticism and calls to resign. Trump's statement was made on Truth Social, where he warned that replacing Infantino would be a mistake. The criticism of Infantino stems from a proposed plan, which has since been scrapped.
The plan, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise, involved creating a subsidiary to run competitions and events, and selling rights to private investors. Further details on the situation and Trump's statement are available from KXXV News, for those looking to learn more about the controversy surrounding Infantino and the FIFA proposal.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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