FIFA President Gianni Infantino seeks Trump's help amid pressure to resign over world cup deal row: Report
FIFA President Gianni Infantino seeks Trump administration support amid pressure to resign.
Infantino arranged a private call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday.
Plan to sell World Cup assets to Josh Kushner's private equity firm Thrive Capital fell through on Friday.
Thrive Capital was to acquire a 20% interest in new subsidiary FIFA Forward Enterprise for over $4 billion.
FIFA COO Kevin Lamour said he felt 'deceived' and was not informed about the discussions.
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