The close friendship between President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino might become a working relationship.Trump reportedly wants Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations, per the New York Post.Trump has faith that Infantino is "respected by everyone around the world," and following the first-ever FIFA World Cup in three different countries, the 45th and 47th president of the U.S.believes the world "recognizes he has a special ability to bring people together," a source told The Post.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPresident Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup winner's trophy before handing it over to Spain captain Rodri at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026.
(Getty Images)The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital on this matter.Infantino, the Swiss-born leader of soccer’s largest governing body, grew close to Trump while organizing the World Cup.Trump was included in many different aspects, including Infantino awarding him FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize back in December.Trump was also seen handing out the Club World Cup trophy last year at MetLife Stadium, and he was present to give Spain’s Rodrì the World Cup trophy on Sunday afternoon at the same venue after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament.FOX WORLD CUP ANNOUNCER SAYS TRUMP'S APPEARANCE AT FINAL IS 'FUN, UNIQUE THING' DESPITE POTENTIAL BACKLASHDuring the match, Trump was seated between First Lady Melania Trump and Infantino, while the World Cup trophy was spotted in his suite for viewing prior to handing it out on the pitch.The next secretary-general of the UN will be elected later this year, and that person will begin their post on Jan.
1, 2027.Portugal’s António Guterres will be stepping down come December.Whether Inf...