Donald Trump reportedly considers FIFA president Gianni Infantino for UN role
According to Euronews, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a potential candidate for the position of UN Secretary General.
By Europa Express22 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CETUpdated 22 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
Text:
⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEFDeveloping · Politics
Core Briefing: Donald Trump reportedly considers FIFA president Gianni Infantino for UN role
Strategic Context: According to Euronews, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a potential candidate for the position of UN Secretary General.
Fact Checking & Evidence: Documented status is developing across primary accredited European reporting wires and official filings.
Editorial Integrity: Independent coverage adhering to the Europa Express European Press Standards and source verification framework.
AI disclosure: Summarised from a single named source by an AI model with editorial rules; links to the original report.
Euronews has reported that Donald Trump may be looking to nominate Gianni Infantino, the head of football's world governing body, for the role of UN Secretary General. The report notes that the two figures have developed a close and somewhat controversial relationship over recent years. No further details regarding the potential appointment or an official nomination process were provided in the report.