Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- US President Donald Trump has publicly supported FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing pressure over his leadership. Trump said removing Infantino would be a "terrible mistake". He also urged FIFA not to consider replacing the football governing body's president. Trump praised Infantino and credited him with leading FIFA through a successful period. His comments came as Infantino faces criticism from several major football confederations.

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Trump said Infantino's leadership helped deliver what he described as a highly successful World Cup. He argued that FIFA could struggle to achieve similar success if Infantino leaves his position. The US presi...