Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
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"Fifa would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing president Gianni Infantino."
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US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
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