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FIFA’s Infantino targets critics he says spread ‘hate and false rumors’ about World Cup

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GENEVA (AP) — One 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…

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  1. BBC News

    Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football' (opens BBC News)

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    Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him and the World Cup.

  2. The Guardian

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup (opens The Guardian)

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    Infantino claims critics of World Cup ‘missed it all’ He again defends Balogun affair and treatment of Iran The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino , has launched an extraordinary attack at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives, while defending the tournament as…

  3. New York Post

    FIFA chief Gianni Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter (opens New York Post)

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    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.

  4. Al Jazeera

    FIFA’s Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate (opens Al Jazeera)

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    FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.

  5. East Idaho News

    FIFA’s Infantino targets critics he says spread ‘hate and false rumors’ about World Cup (opens East Idaho News)

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    GENEVA (AP) — One 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…

  6. Deutsche Welle

    FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    FIFA president Infantino rants at his World Cup critics for 'spreading hate and false rumors' (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    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 over a 15-page post on his Instagram account.

  8. Breitbart News

    FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Blasts World Cup Detractors: 'You Were Consumed by Hate' (opens Breitbart News)

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    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.

  9. PBS NewsHour

    FIFA's Infantino lashes out at critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    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 c…

  10. West Hawaii Today

    FIFA prez Gianni Infantino blasts critics; congressman accuses him of bribery (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    FIFA president Gianni Infantino rejected scrutiny of his leadership and the organization, accusing critics of “spreading hate and false rumors” while they were “delivering the best show in the world,” minimizing or altogether ignoring issues that arose with the 2026 World Cup.

  11. The Guardian

    Who dares ridicule Gianni Infantino as the World Cup boss creates global peace? Not me: is it you? | Marina Hyde (opens The Guardian)

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    If you thought he was just a shady rule-dodging reprobate, the Fifa boss’s latest 15-page Instagram rant might make you think again I hope you have found time to enjoy Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s 15-page Instagram meltdown about his World Cup.

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