According to the New York Post, U.S. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. The report says the 56-year-old Swiss-born football executive has built close ties with Trump through this year’s World Cup and has worked hard to win his favor, including inviting him to take part in the current U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup activities. In December last year, Infantino also presented Trump with FIFA’s first-ever “Peace Award.” A source cited in the report said Trump sees Infantino as “respected all over the world” and believes he has a “special ability to bring people together.” The report also noted that during the 2026 World Cup, Trump drew controversy after calling Infantino to intervene in a red card decision involving the U.S. team.
BlockBeats reported on July 22, citing the New York Post, that U.S. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to succeed as the next secretary-general of the United Nations.
The report said the 56-year-old, Swiss-born football executive developed a close relationship with Trump through this year’s World Cup. It added that Infantino has made sustained efforts to win Trump’s favor and invited him to participate in the current U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup events.
In December last year, Infantino also presented Trump with FIFA’s first-ever “Peace Award.” A source cited in the report said Trump views Infantino as “respected all over the world” and believes he has a “special ability to bring people together.”
The report also said that during the 2026 World Cup, Trump sparked controversy after calling Infantino to intervene in a red card punishment involving the U.S. team.
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