Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next UN secretary-general: report

The close friendship between President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino might become a working relationship.

Trump reportedly wants Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations, per the New York Post.

Trump has faith that Infantino is "respected by everyone around the world," and following the first-ever FIFA World Cup in three different countries, the 45th and 47th president of the U.S. believes the world "recognizes he has a special ability to bring people together," a source told The Post.