Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Warns Fans: 'Avoid the US' for 2026 World Cup

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News18•26-01-2026, 23:22
Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Warns Fans: 'Avoid the US' for 2026 World Cup
- •Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter advised fans to boycott the 2026 World Cup in the US due to security and civil rights concerns.
- •Blatter endorsed Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth's view, citing incidents like fatal shootings by US immigration enforcement agents.
- •Pieth highlighted the deaths of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti during immigration operations, and Minneapolis protest shootings.
- •Good's death was ruled a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, sparking outrage and demands for accountability.
- •Blatter's comments fuel debate on fan safety, political tensions, and the impact of domestic issues on major sporting events.
Why It Matters: Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter urges fans to avoid the 2026 World Cup in the US over safety concerns.
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