GIANNI INFANTINO has accused World Cup critics of “spreading hate and false rumours” in a lengthy open letter attempting to justify Fifa’s handling of the event.

The Fifa president told critics to “take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray” after a tournament which sparked global headlines including investigations into ticket pricing, the introduction of hydration breaks and the denial of Somali referee Omar Artan’s visa.

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