FIFA has denied a New York Post report claiming its president, Gianni Infantino, is seeking assistance from the Trump administration to help him keep his position amid growing pressure over his leadership. A FIFA source told OutKick that no call is scheduled between Infantino and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, or any other member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, either on the day in question or at any other time, directly contradicting the claims in the original report.

The denial comes as Infantino faces increased scrutiny over his stewardship of football's governing body. Infantino has previously praised the Trump administration publicly, crediting it for contributing to the "incredible success" of the World Cup during a FIFA reception at Trump Tower, a relationship that has fuelled speculation about closer ties between the two camps as questions mount over his future at FIFA.