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Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup
Published by The Guardian on July 27, 2026 at 4:49 AM ET
Infantino claims critics of World Cup ‘missed it all’ He again defends Balogun affair and treatment of Iran The 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. In an open letter published on Monday, Infantino 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 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Continue reading...
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