US President Donald Trump says he has not spoken with FIFA president Gianni Infantino about FIFA’s planned private investment effort, responding to a question from a journalist during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David. Trump did not provide additional details. The denial comes amid reports and speculation that FIFA’s proposal could be connected to Thrive Capital, an issue that drew criticism internationally. Separate reporting says Trump also denied discussing Infantino’s World Cup proposal, as FIFA later abandons the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” project. According to the same accounts, the plan is dropped after widespread backlash, including boycott threats and resignations within FIFA’s governance structure, which escalated into a week-long governance crisis. With FIFA ending the initiative, questions about who influenced or discussed the proposal have remained a focus, but Trump’s statements emphasize that he has not been involved in discussions with Infantino about the investor plan. FIFA’s abandonment of the project follows the backlash, while Trump’s comments address the reported rumors about his alleged role.