FIFA Backs Trump-Balogun Decision

FIFA Backs Trump-Balogun Decision

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the World Cup and criticized negative coverage, accusing some critics of spreading hate and false rumors. Infantino said FIFA had succeeded in staging the World Cup and bringing people together. The FIFA World Cup final was held last week, and Infantino's statement was published on his Instagram account and the FIFA website. Infantino's comments come as some critics have accused FIFA of mishandling the tournament.