Omar Artan scandal reveals Gianni Infantino for what he is: one of sport’s greatest cowards | Jonathan Liew

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing sharp criticism over the Omar Artan scandal, with columnist Jonathan Liew arguing that Infantino has capitulated to Donald Trump's political influence, undermining FIFA's authority over its own tournament, the 2026 men's World Cup. The piece contends that the United States, as co-host of the 2026 World Cup, is openly hostile to the values of inclusivity typically associated with major international sporting events. Liew draws a stark historical comparison to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, arguing that the current US political climate under Trump is uniquely brazen in displaying what the author describes as its intolerance.