OriginalSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“FIFA boss Infantino enlisted Trump adviser to secure work permit for undocumented maid: sources”
FIFA president Infantino sought help from a Trump adviser to secure a work permit for an undocumented housekeeper.
Key points
- Gianni Infantino and close associates tapped a Trump administration contact for Fernandez's status.
- Fernandez remained employed by FIFA Americas despite revoked work authorization through Oct 2025.
- A FIFA letter confirms Fernandez worked full-time for FIFA (Americas) from Aug 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2025.
- Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs banker, was said to orchestrate the arrangement at Infantino's request.
- Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end the four-country humanitarian parole scheme in 2025.
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