When Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, it had to suspend normal visa rules for the tournament. Foreigners with tickets could enter visa-free, using a scheme called ‘Fan ID.’
Russia also had to do weird stuff to keep FIFA’s sponsors happy. For example, small shops near Fan Zones and stadiums could only sell Budweiser beer on match days.
So yes, FIFA absolutely does dictate conditions to host governments when it suits FIFA. Infantino pretending otherwise is nonsense.
Remember how he praised the referees after the West Ham game saying how difficult the job is and he appreciates the job the referees are doing?
Both decisions in the final were the correct ones. He is still complaining.
Except all women when you stood by Thomas Partey.
Except the Muslim community when you sacked Özil for speaking out about their international injustice.
Except the people of Palestine as you continue to be the face of Zionistic sports washing
“The peoples club”
They said he’d struggle in English football.
He won the league with 100 points.
They said he couldn’t win it back to back.
He won the Domestic Quadruple.
They said he’d never win the European Cup, he’d never win 3 leagues in a row and he’d definitely never win the Treble.
He did all three in one season.
He then did the unthinkable and won 4 leagues in a row.
The greatest manager of all time.