Trump Eyes FIFA Chief Infantino for UN Secretary-general Role

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - President Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino

NY Post - President Trump, Gianni Infantino

WHAT:

The Independent - Trump believes Infantino “is respected by everyone around the world, and recognizes he has a special ability to bring people together,” according to a White House insider.

The Independent - Infantino, 56, has already said he intends to run for a third term as FIFA president.

The Independent - Infantino's current annual salary at FIFA is around $6 million, which would drop to just $418,000 as secretary-general.

The Independent - Infantino would face competition from former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, for the UN position.

Sportskeeda - LaLiga President Javier Tebas has called for Gianni Infantino's resignation due to his handling of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sportskeeda - President Trump reportedly wants to nominate Gianni Infantino for the role of United Nations secretary-general following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Daily Mail Sports - President Trump wants Gianni Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations.

NY Post - President Trump intends to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the UN secretary-general position.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - Trump Tower in New York City, where Infantino rented space for FIFA offices.

WHY:

The Independent - Trump has fumed about the U.N.’s supposed ineffectiveness in ending global conflicts and has withdrawn the U.S. from several of its sub-organizations.

Fox News - Trump cited Infantino's ability to bring people together as a reason for his nomination for the UN secretary-general position.

Daily Mail Sports - President Trump and Gianni Infantino have collaborated over the years to organize the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

HOW:

The Independent - Zampolli stated that “only President Trump could have such a genius idea” as proposing Infantino to lead the U.N.

President Trump has expressed strong support for Gianni Infantino, believing he is respected globally and has a unique talent for uniting people, according to a White House insider. Infantino, who currently earns around $6 million a year as FIFA president, has announced his intention to run for a third term, while also facing competition for a UN position from former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Zampolli remarked that “only President Trump could have such a genius idea” in suggesting Infantino for the UN leadership role.