The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.
Sport has also always been political. But if reports Trump has wielded political power to change on-field decisions are true, it signals a dangerous precedent.
The rules allow for the governing party to change leader without going to the people.
The latest in the president’s long list of upgrades, renovations and new monuments has sent social media into a frenzy.