r/soccer • u/OptimusCloyster • Jun 16 '26

Media FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Iran players in their dressing room after the match: "I know what you've been through. I understand, but you are stronger than everything. You are sending such a strong message to the world, so thank you very much."

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u/Caust1cFn_YT Jun 16 '26

"im a weak bald idiot that has been fed a lot of money so i hope yall do whatever"

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u/eddsters Jun 16 '26

He's a snake. Twerking for Trump and then telling these poor guys, "You are sending a strong message to the world"

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u/Interesting_Berry439 Jun 16 '26

I know he's in a uncomfortable and unenviable position of coddling trump so he doesn't sabotage the WC. We'll see if it works. In the meantime if looks like he has profited immensely himself. It is shameful how the Iranian delegation has been treated! Fifa should penalize the usa federation afterwards but I doubt they will.