Scandal between Trump and Infantino? Donald Trump responds to FIFA president's comments on Iran's World Cup participation

Trump did not oppose the words of the FIFA president.

Details: After FIFA president Gianni Infantino firmly declared that the Iranian national team would participate in the World Cup and play its matches on U.S. soil despite Donald Trump's threats, the U.S. President did not stay silent and also reacted to Infantino's statements.

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To the public's great surprise, Trump did not contest Infantino's stance and accepted it as a given:

"If Gianni says so, then I have no objection." Trump stated.

Earlier, Donald Trump had called on the Iranian national team to withdraw from the World Cup in the United States, arguing that the ongoing military and political tensions between the U.S. and Iran could pose risks to their health or even their lives.

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