Gianni Infantino's controversial comments on the Italian national team
Speaking to the Brazilian channel CazeTV, Infantino effectively mocked the Italians by saying, "Maybe with a 64-team World Cup, Italy will manage to pass the qualifiers, or we could even go up to 208."
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino touched a sore spot for Italians by saying, "Maybe with a 64-team World Cup, Italy will manage to pass the qualifiers, or we could even go up to 208."
Making statements about the World Cup, which was played with 48 teams for the first time this year, FIFA President Infantino touched upon the possibility of further expansion regarding the future of the tournament. While stating that the idea of a 64-team World Cup is on the table, Infantino's humorous jab at Italy drew attention.
These remarks quickly resonated in the football world, and Infantino's witty outburst became a subject of widespread debate on social media.