US President Donald Trump has warned that FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if it considered replacing President Gianni Infantino.

Axar.az informs that in a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Infantino, saying he had just overseen the “most successful World Cup” ever and would be difficult to replace.

"FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino. He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" the statement reads.

It should be noted that FIFA had planned to sell part of the World Cup’s commercial rights. However, amid criticism from football confederations and threats by UEFA member countries to boycott the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino decided to abandon the idea and apologized.