US President Donald Trump says FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if it replaces Gianni Infantino as president. In comments reported across outlets, Trump frames the potential change as harmful to FIFA’s sporting and commercial prospects, arguing that the organization would struggle to match its current success without him.

The remarks come as Infantino faces renewed scrutiny and pressure to resign following a private fundraising episode involving allegations of deception. Multiple reports link Trump’s statements to a wider debate inside and around FIFA about whether Infantino’s leadership is sustainable. Several outlets note that the comments are also part of Trump’s response to leaked information related to FIFA’s governance plans earlier in the month.

While outlets largely agree on the substance of Trump’s warning and the surrounding controversy, they differ slightly in emphasis: some focus on claims about future profitability and success, others stress the political timing of Trump’s defense after leaks, and others highlight Infantino’s “embattled” status and the calls for his removal. Overall, the coverage centers on Trump’s public intervention as FIFA weighs leadership and accountability questions.