FIFA president Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

[Japan Today] - 02/28/2025

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday stood by his governing body's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald…



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