Football broadcaster Gary Lineker says Donald Trump has a “very peculiar” and “very odd” relationship with Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA. Lineker’s comments come amid broader controversies discussed around the World Cup, including issues relating to pricing and public criticism of FIFA’s actions. In particular, Lineker criticizes Infantino for creating and awarding the FIFA Peace Prize to Trump, which he portrays as a sign of undue closeness between the two figures.
The remarks reflect Lineker’s view that the FIFA president’s conduct toward the US president is not neutral or independent, and he characterizes Infantino’s relationship with Trump as sycophantic. While the report centers on Lineker’s opinions, it also situates them within an ongoing debate about FIFA’s governance and decision-making around major tournaments. The story is presented as commentary from a football pundit rather than a new fact about a specific official action beyond the Peace Prize award.
