In a surprising defense of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, has dismissed critics of the soccer leader as merely playing "politics." The younger Giuliani's comments come as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership and a number of controversies, including allegations of corruption and a highly publicized feud with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. With his own family's history of high-profile politics, Giuliani's intervention has raised eyebrows and sparked questions about his motivations for speaking out in support of Infantino. As the FIFA president's future remains uncertain, Giuliani's words may be seen as a rare show of support from a prominent figure in the international sports community.


Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.