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FIFA Fires Back at World Cup Critics Over Trump-Balogun Controversy
Times of India·Tuesday, 28 July 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino published a lengthy 900-word statement defending the organisation's handling of the 2026 World Cup, including its backing of a decision involving Trump and Balogun. The statement, posted on Instagram and FIFA's website, accused critics of 'planting seeds of hate' and insisted FIFA had succeeded in bringing people together through the tournament. Infantino's post ran across a 15-page Instagram statement.
Why It Matters
When the world's most powerful football body publicly attacks its critics in a 15-page statement, it signals serious controversy around how the World Cup was run.
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