Trump Wants FIFA Chief Infantino as Next UN Secretary General: Report US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in having Gianni Infantino, president of international soccer federation FIFA, succeed António Guterres as Secretary General of the United Nations, according to a report by The New York Post.
This move is a departure from usual protocol for selecting UN leaders, who are typically vetted through a rigorous process involving the UN Security Council and General Assembly.
Infantino's background lies in international football administration, not high level diplomacy. His experience at FIFA has been marked by controversy, including allegations of corruption and bias.