Trump warns ousting Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’

Donald Trump has said removing embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’, making clear his opposition to any attempt to oust the football governing body’s leader.

The warning comes as Infantino remains the central figure in the debate surrounding his position, with Trump arguing that replacing him would be the wrong course of action. The statement places the future of the FIFA president at the heart of the latest football-related discussion.

Elsewhere, the football world is mourning the death of Jorge Messi, a guiding influence throughout the life and career of his son, Lionel Messi.

Jorge Messi played an important role in Lionel Messi’s journey, and his passing has been felt far beyond the player’s family. The news has had a significant emotional impact across football because of his close connection to one of the sport’s most prominent figures.

Lionel Messi’s career has made him a major presence in world football, while Jorge Messi’s influence has been described as an enduring part of that journey. His death has therefore prompted a broad response from the football community and left a lasting mark on those who followed the Messi family’s contribution to the game.

In South Africa, Orlando Pirates captain and Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi says Hugo Broos’ direct approach will be greatly missed following the Belgian’s retirement last month.

Broos was known for speaking plainly, and Sibisi believes that openness was an important part of his work. The Orlando Pirates captain expects the former coach’s forthright manner to be particularly difficult to replace now that the veteran Belgian tactician has stepped away from coaching.

Sibisi’s comments underline the impression Broos made during his time in football. Although the coach retired last month, his willingness to express his views clearly remains a point of discussion among those who worked with him, including the Bafana Bafana defender.

Argentina has also introduced a national day to honour its football teams. The country has officially designated 15 July as ‘National Football Teams Day’.

The date commemorates Argentina’s dramatic victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tribute is not limited to the senior men’s side: it has been extended to every national team representing Argentina.

The decision links the new annual observance to one of the country’s most significant football victories while recognising the wider role played by Argentina’s national teams. By including all national sides, the commemoration goes beyond the team involved in the semi-final and celebrates the country’s football representation as a whole.

The developments bring together three separate strands of the football world: the debate over Infantino’s future, the death of Jorge Messi and its impact on the game, and the recognition given by Argentina to its national teams.