Infantino attacks critics for spreading hate and rumors about World Cup in open letter
“While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war.” White House defends handling of Iran’s team at World CupFans denied visas to enter the U.S. included Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the celebrated statue supporter of Congo which was dealing with an Ebola virus outbreak. He attended one game in Mexico.“You mentioned the few people denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world,” Infantino wrote. FIFA has yet to publish the written verdict of its disciplinary judge.“To those spending their time and energy hating us, please take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray, or watch a football match and truly observe the faces, the eyes, the emotions,” Infantino wrote.He signed off his statement: “Much love to all.”
- ▪“While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war.” White House defends handling of Iran’s team at World CupFans denied visas to enter the U.S. included Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the celebrated statue supporter of
- ▪He attended one game in Mexico.“You mentioned the few people denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world,” Infantino wrote.
- ▪FIFA has yet to publish the written verdict of its disciplinary judge.“To those spending their time and energy hating us, please take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray, or watch a football match and truly observe the faces, the eyes, the
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- ▪ FIFA President Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter — The Hindu
- ▪ FIFA chief Gianni Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter — New York Post
- ▪ Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter — Daily Maverick
- ▪ Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter — Channel NewsAsia
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Open this photo in gallery:In a 900-word statement published on Instagram and FIFA's website, Infantino praised FIFA for a successful tournament.Eduardo Verdugo/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOne week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament.Infantino praised FIFA for “delivering the best show in the world” and spoke of the World Cup bringing “joy and togetherness,” in a 900-word statement published across a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on FIFA’s website late Sunday.“Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” the FIFA leader wrote, addressing his comments to “those…
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