# FIFA President Infantino Tells Critics to Meditate, Pray, or Watch Football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino advised critics of the organization to "meditate, pray, or watch football" in response to ongoing scrutiny. The remarks came amid continued criticism of FIFA's policies and host country selections. This statement underscores the growing friction between football's governing body and human rights advocates.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz0515973gpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:07:28 GMT

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/31/football-daily-email-gianni-infantino-fifa) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:25:52 GMT