Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter
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World Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion. By Reuters 27 Jul 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a press conference on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match, in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. The Iranian team received visas to enter because football is about peace.
- ▪World Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a su
- ▪By Reuters 27 Jul 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a press conference on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match, in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026.
- ▪The Iranian team received visas to enter because football is about peace.
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World Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion. By Reuters 27 Jul 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a press conference on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match, in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL Dive Deeper Speed Read Listen Dive Deeper In an open letter published on Monday, Infantino, 56, said detractors had overlooked the joy and togetherness experienced by millions of fans around the world who witnessed the tournament, won by Spain and staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.“You were so…
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