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FIFA Pays Millions for Trump Tower Office Said to Be Rarely Used

The New York Times reports the money goes to Trump Tower for space soccer's governing body rarely occupies; a very expensive mailing address.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 12:57 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “FIFA Pays Millions for Trump Tower Office Said to Be Rarely Used”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:57 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: FIFA, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Folk Band's Fifa Song Becomes Wycombe Terrace Anthem (October 8).

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The New York TimesFIFA Pays Millions for Trump Tower Office Said to Be Rarely Used

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports that FIFA is paying millions of dollars for an office in Trump Tower, and that the office is rarely used.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMillions. For rarely.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Times calls it another sign of how FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sought closer ties to President Trump.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDoes this affect me? Like, will my World Cup ticket come with a lobby?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Times does not say it changes anything for fans. Nobody has said what the office costs you, and so far the answer is nothing.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo what happens next? And does the empty chair get a lanyard?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNobody knows yet, on both counts. The chair remains unconfirmed.

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