Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to install FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post.
The claim suggests the US president views Infantino as a candidate who would align the UN more closely with his own policy interests.
The report highlights the increasingly close relationship between the former US president and the Swiss-Italian football administrator.
Their bond has been visible through shared public appearances, business travels, and mutual public support in recent years.
This potential political maneuver marks a significant expansion of their alliance beyond the realm of sports.
Infantino has recently consolidated his power within FIFA, securing the backing of more than 200 member federations for a fourth term.