On August 4th, Beijing time, FIFA Media, the official social media account of FIFA, refuted the reports, stating that Gianni Infantino had not spoken with Trump or any member of the US government in recent days, and that the reports were completely fabricated.
This reply appeared below a column in The Times, which stated that Infantino pleaded with Trump for his support.
[The Times: Infantino's opponents have united to force him to resign]
[US sources: Trump likes Infantino very much and will do everything he can to help him keep his job]
