Journalist Molina announced the possible resignation of Infantino from the post of FIFA president.

The head of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, is close to resigning due to his support for American President Donald Trump. This was announced on July 31 by French journalist Romain Molina.

"Infantino has lost the support of most other FIFA officials. His unconditional political support for Donald Trump <...> will be the reason for his downfall, as mentioned earlier," he wrote on Twitter. Twitter).

In addition, Molina called Infantino's management style, which implies sole decision-making and lack of accountability to anyone, another reason for his imminent departure.

Sports anger: Infantino and UEFA conflict threatens to split world football

Europe has opposed the FIFA president's intention to sell part of the World Cup hosting rights to investors close to Trump

Infantino's plans to attract private investors to finance the organization by selling them its rights to tournaments became known on July 28. Because of this, the Union of European Football Associations announced a boycott of FIFA tournaments on July 30. The participants were urged not to doubt their intention to defend their own interests and resist Infantino's plans, which "have no place in world football." The idea of the head of FIFA, as explained, is aimed at maximizing financial benefits and was initially discussed in secret from other industry representatives.