Infantino Defends World Cup in Open Letter, Accuses Critics of Spreading Hate

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino published an open letter pushing back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while praising the tournament as safe, joyful, and unifying. He argued football transcends politics, noted visa and security controversies were handled like in other major leagues, and urged respect for the teams and fans who participated.
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