FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup

GENEVA (AP) -- One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for "spreading hate and false rumors" about the tournament.

Infantino praised FIFA for "delivering the best show in the world" and spoke of the World Cup bringing "joy and togetherness," in a 900-word statement published across a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on FIFA's website late Sunday.

"Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all," the FIF ...