Gianni Infantino Issues Damning Letter To ‘Haters’ After 2026 World Cup Controversies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a defiant, 886-word open letter on Instagram accusing his critics of being “consumed by hate” and spreading “false rumours”.

Infantino – the guy who awarded Trump a Peace Prize and suspended a U.S. player’s red card at the President’s request – went on IG to vigorously defend FIFA and downplay the controversies.

He wrote: “To everyone who missed our beautiful game, the emotions, the celebrations, the laughter, the crying, the deception, and the joy.

“To all of you who missed watching kids, babies, grandparents, and parents come together for the beautiful game, I say sorry that the matches are now over and sorry that you missed all that joy and togetherness.

“Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all.

“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. While you hide, we are exploring the streets of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, talking with fans, engaging with people, and ensuring everyone’s safety. While you divide, we unite.”

He claimed the World Cup experienced “no violence, no incidents, 100% safety and security, only joy and happiness,” adding that 7 million people from more than 200 countries attended matches across the tournament. Um, the treatment of Iranian players? The treatment of the Somalian ref? The Paraguayan racism against Mbappe?

He defended the handling of visas, writing: “You mentioned the few people denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world. Because football unites the world, and it was demonstrated impressively this summer.”

Seemingly referencing the Balogun red card reversal, he wrote: “Indeed, ‘arguable’ referees’ decisions or ‘strange’ disciplinary rulings such as for instance potentially mistaken red or yellow cards or subsequent decisions not to ban players in certain situations are routine and widely accepted in some of the biggest leagues worldwide. It’s curious that the same countries employing these practices are the ones criticising. This FIFA World Cup celebrated humanity at its best.”

Infantino said FIFA ‘couldn’t be more proud or emotional witnessing these moments of love, joy, and unity’.

“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.”

“Because only our beautiful game can deliver such an extraordinary show, a show where everyone becomes one and reconnects as humans.

“To the pens and papers, to all the screens, may you find love and peace where the people behind you couldn’t. May you find peace; we at FIFA have found ours and we deliver it, by delivering the most outstanding FIFA World Cup.

“May football rise above all hate. Finally I am incredibly proud, as FIFA President, to have contributed, even a little, to this show. It’s a great feeling! Much love to all.”

So basically, just another deluded bigwig who is unwilling to listen to any criticism. Ultimately his biggest mistake was bringing Trump to the World Cup and having him involved in it whatsoever, let alone dictating major decisions within it, but I guess the guy knows where his bread is buttered at the end of the day.

Sepp Blatter got removed by the FBI after the BBC and other journalists exposed his corruption. Maybe it’s time to do the same thing again. Not that the current FBI would ever mess with Trump or any of his buddies, mind you.

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