'Just chill, relax': FIFA chief reacts after Somali referee denied US entry- Watch
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131646871.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the organisation cannot influence government decisions after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the US over security concerns, urging people to “just chill, relax” while FIFA works behind the scenes.
Infantino also defended soaring World Cup ticket prices, backed Iran’s participation despite tensions with the US, praised Donald Trump’s role in hosting the tournament, and said FIFA prioritised accessibility over potentially higher broadcast revenues.
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