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State Department, FIFA deny report of Rubio-Infantino phone call
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State Department, FIFA deny report of Rubio-Infantino phone call

The U.S. State Department has denied a report by the New York Post claiming that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was set to speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report suggested Infantino faced growing pressure to resign due to his failure to secure private funding for the World Cup. The Post's report relied on anonymous sources, and neither the State Department nor FIFA confirmed the alleged conversation. The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of Infantino's leadership amid financial challenges related to hosting the World Cup.

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State Department, FIFA deny report of Rubio-Infantino phone call

The U.S. State Department has denied a report by the New York Post claiming that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was set to speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report suggested Infantino faced growing pressure to resign due to his failure to secure private funding for the World Cup. The Post's report relied on anonymous sources, and neither the State Department nor FIFA confirmed the alleged conversation. The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of Infantino's leadership amid financial challenges related to hosting the World Cup.

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