"FIFA executives had approached the football association's president, Gianni Infantino, with proposals to take to Trump, designed to lessen the likelihood of immigration crackdowns at the upcoming matches."
"The request would reportedly include a full moratorium on ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] raids across the United States during the World Cup this summer."
"Concerns about whether the World Cup's international audience might be targeted by US immigration authorities have been spurred by the Trump administration's push for mass deportation."
"The White House praised the upcoming football tournament as a boon for the US, stating it will generate billions of dollars of economic impact and bring hundreds of thousands of jobs."
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is open to a proposal for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup. FIFA executives have approached Infantino to discuss a direct appeal to President Trump. The request aims to prevent immigration crackdowns during the tournament, which is cohosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Concerns have arisen regarding the potential targeting of the international audience by US immigration authorities. The White House praised the World Cup as a significant event for the US economy.
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