FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has thanked United States President Donald Trump for his support of the controversial new-look Club World Cup which he named a big success. Infantino said at a media event with former top stars at New York's Trump Tower,

FIFA's president defended his public relationship with the American president, claiming the organization needs "full support of the government."

FIFA is reportedly taking up residence in Trump Tower as the international soccer organization cozies up to the president ahead of next year’s World Cup, which is set to take place partly in the United States.

President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he will be in attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey over the weekend.

Trump Tower has served as the home base for FIFA officials in the past. Notorious former Concacaf general secretary Chuck Blazer — who served as a key informant in the U.S. government case that took down Infantino’s predecessor Sepp Blatter — had two apartments at the building: one for him, and one for his cats.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has forged strong links with Trump as the U.S. is hosting this summer's Club World Cup.

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