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Infantino sends sharp message to FIFA critics: 'Meditate, pray, or watch football'
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Infantino sends sharp message to FIFA critics: 'Meditate, pray, or watch football'

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino has responded forcefully to criticism surrounding the organization and the 2026 World Cup.
  • Infantino suggested critics should "meditate, pray, or watch football" instead of spreading negativity.
  • He stated that FIFA is organizing the "biggest event in the world" while some critics spread "hate and lies."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a sharp retort to critics of the organization and the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In a strong social media statement, Infantino advised his detractors to "meditate, pray, or watch football" rather than engage in what he described as negativity.

meditate, pray, or watch football

— Gianni InfantinoInfantino's advice to critics of FIFA and the World Cup.

Infantino shared his views across 15 slides on social media, a post also amplified by FIFA's official Instagram account. He asserted that certain critics are disseminating "hate and lies" about him, FIFA, and the World Cup. Meanwhile, Infantino believes FIFA is successfully organizing what he terms "the biggest event in the world."

hate and lies

— Gianni InfantinoInfantino's description of what some critics are spreading.

The FIFA president's comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of the global football governing body and the preparations for the 2026 tournament. His remarks appear to be a direct response to ongoing criticism, though the specific nature of the recent critiques was not detailed in the article.

the biggest event in the world

— Gianni InfantinoInfantino's characterization of the World Cup.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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