Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup

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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 a success that cele
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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 a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.
In a 15-part message published on Monday on Instagram, Infantino claimed detractors had overlooked the joy and togetherness experienced by millions of people around the world who witnessed the tournament, won by Spain and staged in the US, Canada and Mexico.
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