I believe it is completely crucial for a successful World Championship to have a close relationship with the president, says Infantino, chairman of the International Football Federation (Fifa), during a visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
This summer, Fifa's club team World Championship will be held in the USA, and next year, the men's World Championship will be decided in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
"Take on that role"
Let us not forget that when the application for the World Championship was made, President Trump was already the President of the USA, continues Infantino, according to the news agency AFP.
The Fifa official also received questions about the prospects of Russia returning to the international football scene if a peace agreement can be reached after the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
We look forward to all countries in the world being able to play football, says Infantino.
He hopes that a peace can be negotiated.
If football can play a small role, when there is peace, we will naturally take on that role.
Fifa has received a lot of criticism for authoritarian Saudi Arabia being allowed to host the men's World Championship 2034. The kingdom is regularly accused by human rights groups of, for example, arbitrary arrests, torture, and the death penalty.
Defending the World Championship in Saudi Arabia
There is also great concern about the conditions of migrant workers. They are expected to make up the majority of the workforce required to build, among other things, eleven new football arenas for the championship.
Infantino, however, stands behind the allocation, which took place in December after Saudi Arabia was the only candidate.
The Fifa Congress approved it, it was done after a thorough report on all this, says Gianni Infantino.
During Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in January, Gianni Infantino was mentioned in the speech.
There is maximum respect for Fifa. To be mentioned by the new President of the USA is unique and beautiful, said Infantino then.
