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Report: Trump wants FIFA chief Infantino to serve as next UN secretary-general

Headline from The Times of Israel

US president reportedly believes the Swiss soccer boss has the necessary skills to take on the job, but there has been no indication that Infantino is interested

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  1. New York Post

    Trump wants to nominate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for UN secretary general following World Cup (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations, The Post has learned.

  2. Breitbart News

    REPORT: Trump Wants FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    After the recent success of the North American-hosted World Cup, President Trump wants FIFA boss Gianni Infantino as the next U.N. Secretary-General, the New York Post reports.

  3. Fox News

    Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next UN secretary-general: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Trump reportedly wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next UN secretary-general, citing his ability to bring people together.

  4. Washington Times

    Trump floats FIFA's Infantino for U.N. secretary-general (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino could be positioned for a new job.

  5. The Times of Israel

    Report: Trump wants FIFA chief Infantino to serve as next UN secretary-general (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    US president reportedly believes the Swiss soccer boss has the necessary skills to take on the job, but there has been no indication that Infantino is interested