United States President Donald Trump was involved in yet another controversy when he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to help get USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension rescinded

The backlash has intensified over Infantino's ​failed plan to spin off the world soccer governing body's commercial assets into a new entity backed by private investors.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants the Trump administration to help keep him in office and has sought private talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio Monday amid growing pressure to resign over his scheme to sell off the World Cup to Josh Kushner’s private equity firm,

United States President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, and he found himself in yet another one when he involved himself in FIFA’s ruling to rescind the red card suspension handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun.

Gianni Infantino’s attempt to shore up his position via the support of the US President has reportedly failed, as the FIFA boss prepares to host a crisis meeting.

Gianni Infantino did not consult Donald Trump regarding his lack of job security, according to FIFA, but an email has been sent to staff to condemn his withdrawn proposal

FIFA denies Gianni Infantino scheduled a call with Marco Rubio as pressure mounts over the collapsed Thrive Capital deal and UEFA's open revolt.

A leading Democratic lawmaker has questioned if the FIFA president's relationship with the Trump administration has gone too far.

Trump described at a FIFA World Cup reception how his family likes soccer and looks forward to attending the championship game July 19.

Infantino has reportedly attempted to contact Trump by phone several times since the investment proposal collapsed on Friday but has been unable to reach him.

Gianni Infantino’s plan to monetize FIFA—and to reportedly pay himself accordingly—threatens to be his undoing.