FIFA President Gianni Infantino Tells Critics to Relax

Gianni Infantino has made decisions on Iran and visa issues for Somali referee Omar Artan.

Gianni Infantino told critics to 'relax' after FIFA faced backlash for Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry into the US. Infantino spoke about several topics at a press conference, including offering to drive the Iranian team to the US for the World Cup.

This was Infantino's first public address in three years, where he discussed many controversial topics before the tournament starts. Iran was one of the topics, with their football federation already releasing statements about visa problems in the US.

Infantino said he was happy that Iran could come to the World Cup, and he would have driven them from Turkey if needed.

While Iran is at the tournament despite Middle East conflicts, Somali official Omar Artan will not participate. He was denied entry due to associations with suspected terror group members.

Now, Infantino has shared his thoughts on the situation, making a surprising claim.

He said FIFA worked with the US to organize a special pass system for visas.

Referee Omar Artan received a welcome back in Somalia after being denied US entry for the World Cup.

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Infantino said the visa process is working, and they waived fees for some African countries' fans.

It's unfortunate what happened to Omar, but FIFA can't control everything.

FIFA will discuss and try to solve problems, and sometimes it's good to relax and not overreact.

Shouting for immediate action is not the way to find solutions; FIFA tries to respect administrations and the law.

Infantino wants to unite the world through the World Cup and asks critics to promote unity and the emotions of the tournament.

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