
Infantino’s Trump Alliance Undermines Soccer’s Integrity
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s cozy relationship with Donald Trump has sparked a crisis of integrity in soccer, prompting calls for governance reform
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s cozy relationship with Donald Trump has sparked a crisis of integrity in soccer, prompting calls for governance reform

As France prepares to meet England in a third‑place playoff that many dismiss, the match revives memories of classic encounters and offers both teams a chance to rewrite their tournament narratives.

A senior US Soccer official has launched a scathing critique of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, linking his recent decisions to a broader political agenda that includes alignment with former US president Donald Trump and interference in domestic politics.

In a sharply worded letter published in The Guardian, U.S. Soccer vice president Nathan Goldberg Crenier accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of compromising the sport’s integrity by cozying up to former U.S. President Donald Trump and meddling in domestic politics.

U.S. Soccer vice president Nathan Goldberg Crenier criticized President Donald Trump, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and the handling of the Folarin Balogun controversy ahead of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

A political controversy erupts over Donald Trump's attempt to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, drawing criticism from U.S. Soccer and raising questions about the intersection of politics and sport before the World Cup final.

U.S. Soccer Federation vice president Nathán Goldberg Crenier has launched a sharp critique of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing the Swiss‑born administrator of allowing personal political ties to dictate the governance of world soccer.

In an interview, Nathán Goldberg Crenier explains how his legal training, experience with Gotham FC, and commitment to equity are guiding U.S. Soccer’s strategy for the 2026 World Cup and the future of the sport in America.