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'He's liked by everybody!' Donald Trump 'wants Gianni Infantino to be next United Nations chief'

Paolo Zampolli, Trump's Special Envoy for Global Partnerships, told the New York Post that "only President Trump could have such a genius idea." He stated that…

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Paolo Zampolli, Trump's Special Envoy for Global Partnerships, told the New York Post that "only President Trump could have such a genius idea." He stated that managing FIFA's 211 member associations closely resembles leading the United Nations, which has 193 member states. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post. FIFA's presidential election is scheduled for March 2027.

Furthermore, The senior American diplomat told the New York Post that Mr Infantino would do a "great job" and is “liked by everybody”, and suggested he may be a breath of fresh air to the bureaucratic institution. Antonio Guterres is set to retire from his role as Secretary-General at the end of the year, paving the way for fresh elections to take place for his successor. The New York Post noted that he did not respond to requests for comment and has already declared his intention to seek another term as FIFA president.

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Paolo Zampolli, Trump's Special Envoy for Global Partnerships, told the New York Post that "only President Trump could have such a genius idea." He stated that managing FIFA's 211 member associations closely resembles leading the United Nations, which has 193 member states.
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President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post.
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FIFA's presidential election is scheduled for March 2027.
according to Hindustan Times
The senior American diplomat told the New York Post that Mr Infantino would do a "great job" and is “liked by everybody”, and suggested he may be a breath of fresh air to the bureaucratic institution.
according to GB News – Politics
Antonio Guterres is set to retire from his role as Secretary-General at the end of the year, paving the way for fresh elections to take place for his successor.
according to GB News – Politics
The New York Post noted that he did not respond to requests for comment and has already declared his intention to seek another term as FIFA president.
according to Hindustan Times