Gianni Infantino tells critics to 'chill' over referee visa denial, defends ticket prices
On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA president Infantino downplayed the Somali referee visa row and defended North American ticket pricing.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said denied entry of Somali referee Omar Artan is "unfortunate" but added "sometimes it's good to chill & relax" I think all the tournament referees should follow that advice & take the next 6 weeks off on holiday. Lets see how he feels it about it then.
Kathy Sison17He should be fired - then HE can chill and relax.
Philip Murphy11FIFA are an embarrassment. Licking the arse of the Orange Clown will be the downfall of world football.
Zach8FIFA are a cesspit of corruption from the days of Sepp Blatter, he destroyed the organisation. It stopped being about the beautiful game and became about enriching themselves.
domiracer.bsky.social8FIFA, the IOC, the FIA, et al need to be dismantled and new bodies set up. They're all as corrupted as each other and act as a Mafia cartel. Oh, and some people need to see the world through iron bars for 5 - 10 years.
rgnijhof.bsky.social5??? Chill and relax what? This is the official reaction?😳
dhdoug58.bsky.social5I could never figure out which was more corrupt- FIFA, the IOC or the NCAA. I think this wins it for FIFA, but it’s close.
Raibeart Brus4Right, that’s Blatter gone, no way FIDA can ever be that corrupt again! Infantino: Hold my fucking beer! Cunt! 🤬
yimmysue.bsky.social4the referees in every USA match should issue them red cards like candy.
anootie.bsky.social3C’mon folks. This is FIFA, for God’s sake. Y’all would do well to pay attention to their track record of corruption. Try doin’ a little research on them please. Suspect in MAGA world, they’ll look like playahs though.
kebidoor.bsky.social2Absolutely. This is a perfect moment for principled resistance.
Charlie Morris2The national and regional football governing bodies should get together and bypass FIFA. Infantino is an embarrassment, shamelessly sucking up to Donald Trump or any other authoritarian nearby. The corruption makes everyone associated with football look bad. Cut out the middleman.
realitycheck01.bsky.social2What to say when you can’t defend the indefensible …
Shane….that’ll do it2Infantino is one corrupt bought and paid for pos. I hope the tournament is a fiscal disaster for the prick and his corrupt organisation.
anxiouspepper.bsky.social2To pretend racism doesn't exist in soccer is insane... Look at how some of the Europeans fans treat black players back home. This isn't an oops. This is a feature.
bluefinsswimming.bsky.social2He is obviously on the take.
wfrost2Just smoke a Peace Prize dude
Vicky S MEd Be A Reader2Don’t the refs have a union?
JamieK2FIFA is corrupt and is loving being in the embrace of a corrupt US President. Fairness and the sport be damned, there's money to be made.
BBC journalist to Infantino: “Are you embarrassed by what’s happening at this World Cup and have you lost control of the tournament?” Gianni Infantino — No, because I'm a w*nker (well, not his exact answer but you get the gist)
@ArseVengers9What a scumbag. A decision has to be made for England to get the 2035 Women's World Cup A direct threat to that journo. He's a grade A sickening fucktard
11cannons5"Trust us." In order to be trusted one must be trustworthy. Infantino has never proven that he is. He should be removed with prejudice. It's not as if FIFA lacks power. They forced the US to form MLS before granting the 94 WC. So they absolutely can set ground rules for the tournament.
Ruaridh | Arsenal Premier League Champions 25/265He’s basically insinuating that the Somali referee or anyone else denied entry could be involved with terrorism while doing their day job as a professional in football…
Get off the cross, we need the wood 🤪😀👿🇵🇸3#Infantino is one corrupt wanker #FIFA #WorldCup2026
Frogzombie2Fuck FIFA fuck the world cup. What a piece of shit.
Mazzerooni … 🏆2Yes mate - he’s from the BBC - it’s OUR game - it’s Englands game - so watch the bullshit spewing from your mouth you utter prick - I can’t wait for the day when cunts like this are nowhere near the game
