Gianni Infantino defends World Cup, criticizes detractors for spreading hate

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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 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 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. “You were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” said the 56-year-old. “To those behind their pens and papers, behind ⁠their screens spreading hate and false rumours, I want to say that while you are sitting behind, we at Fifa are ​on the front lines organising, working hard, and delivering ‌the best show in the ‌world. We experienced no violence, no incidents, 100% safety and security, only joy and happiness.” Continue reading...