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FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In a lengthy statement, Infantino defended FIFA's handling of the event.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken out against critics of the World Cup. He claims that these critics are spreading false information and hate about the tournament. In a lengthy statement, Infantino defended FIFA's handling of the event.
He highlighted the positive aspects of the World Cup, saying it brings people together and creates joy. Further details about Infantino's statement are available from the source, including his full comments on the matter. The statement was published in multiple pages and addressed various topics related to the World Cup and its critics.
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Category: library Published: July 27, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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