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and FIFA decides to switch the referee instead of fighting for this dude. Disgusting
The fact that FIFA has allowed this tells you how corrupt it is.
Worst world cup hosts ever
What type of world cup is this?
When England considered blocking North Koreans' visas in 1966, FIFA threatened to relocate the World Cup. Infantino is a pathetic worm. FIFA needs to be abolished.
why host a world cup if you are not willing to accept the world its just embarrassing
Infantino should take his head out of Trump's ass and stand up for this man
And guess what, the same guy who was granted FIFA peace-Prize is one who denies the Somali referee.
I don't see the same level of criticism that was given to Qatar 😂
Hosting a world cup in the U.S was a horrible idea.
FIFA needs to apologise to the world for awarding the world cup to the US.
THE MOST USELESS WORLD CUP EVER
BOYCOTT THIS FIFA WORLD CUP!
If USA can not comply with normal behaviour, they must be stripped of organizing this event. They respect no one.
So fifa couldn’t facilitate and get exemption for him
They even arrested a player from Iraq
FIFA should be ashamed but I guess money buys good cream for that.
Threatening fans with ICE, banning refs, games prices off the roof, senegal team getting searched at the airport like they're smuggling drugs... what a turn off
the world cup taking place in America ,is a disgrace in itself
Fifa and Trump's USA, a consortium of clownery