FIFA’s Infantino Targets Critics He Says Spread ‘Hate and False Rumors’ About World Cup
Infantino said 7 million fans attended matches and defended FIFA’s handling of visa disputes and the Balogun suspension.
- Fifa president Gianni Infantino dismissed World Cup criticism as "hate and false rumours" in an essay posted on Instagram on Sunday night, describing the tournament as an unparalleled success.
- Throughout the tournament, Infantino faced intense scrutiny and resignation calls, with controversies including ticket prices, the treatment of Iran, and the refused entry of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan.
- According to Infantino's claims, 7 million people from over 200 countries enjoyed matches across 16 cities with "100% safety and security" and "zero incidents." The figures emphasized his narrative of tournament success.
- Controversy peaked when USA striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban was suspended after Trump called Infantino, making him available for the co-hosts' last-16 clash with Belgium.
- The Fifa president's rhetoric mirrored a "Donald Trump-like" style, emphasizing the tension between the organization's official narrative of joy and the reality of external scrutiny over tournament conduct.
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FIFA's Infantino lashes out at critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
FIFA and Infantino faced criticism during the World Cup for Iran team officials, a Somali referee and fans being denied entry to the United States; alleged political influence by U.S. President Donald Trump in letting Folarin Balogun avoid a ban for a red card; unprecedented high ticket prices and commercialized breaks in play midway through each half of all 104 games.
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Blasts World Cup Detractors: 'You Were Consumed by Hate'
In his message celebrating the conclusion of the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino took a swipe at the tournament's critics, blasting them for spreading "hate" while the rest of the world came together. The post FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Blasts World Cup Detractors: ‘You Were Consumed by Hate’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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