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Donald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’
Al Jazeera English and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedTrump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Donald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’". The right frames it as "Donald Trump says Fifa axing Gianni Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’ after ‘most suc...".
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CenterDonald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’
Al Jazeera English · Center · News report
Right / center-rightDonald Trump says Fifa axing Gianni Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’ after ‘most successful World Cup ever’
Donald Trump says Fifa axing Gianni Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’ after ‘most successful World Cup ever’
DONALD TRUMP says axing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a "terrible mistake". Infantino, 56, has come under increasing pressure following the collapse of his disgraceful scheme...
Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal
"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" Trump added.
Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino
US President Donald Trump on Monday defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning football's governing body would be making a "terrible mistake" by replacing him.
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust."
President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino
Trump warned FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino, calling him "fantastic" as soccer's governing body faces internal revolt over private equity deals.
