A top envoy to Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to swap out Iran for Italy in the upcoming World Cup. This move is described as an effort to mend relations between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

A top envoy to ⁠US President Donald Trump has asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy in the coming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ‌ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president’s attacks against Pope Leo over the Iran war, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter. “I confirm I have suggested to Trump and (Fifa president ⁠Gianni) Infantino that Italy replace Iran....