Softfootball understands that one of the most surprising political stories involving football has emerged, with reports claiming United States President Donald Trump wants to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
According to the reports, Trump believes Infantino’s global profile and ability to bring people together through football make him a strong candidate for the role.
The development comes after the two worked closely during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. During the tournament, President Trump publicly thanked FIFA after Folarin Balogun’s red card was overturned, describing the decision as “a reversal of great injustice” in a post shared on Truth Social and later by the White House.
Infantino, however, stressed at the time that FIFA’s independent Disciplinary Committee operates autonomously and that its decisions are made free from external influence, despite widespread public debate surrounding the case.
While no official nomination has been confirmed, the reports have generated significant attention given Infantino’s prominent role in world football and his close involvement in delivering the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
