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FIFA Targets Online Abuse Ahead of World Cup

11/16/2025

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a crackdown on online abuse ahead of the World Cup, timed with the International Day for Tolerance.
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service has flagged over 30,000 abusive posts this year, bringing its total to 65,000 since its 2022 launch.
Eleven individuals from the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries have been reported to law enforcement, with one case referred to Interpol.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a crackdown on online abuse ahead of the World Cup, timed with the International Day for Tolerance.
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service has flagged over 30,000 abusive posts this year, bringing its total to 65,000 since its 2022 launch.
Eleven individuals from the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries have been reported to law enforcement, with one case referred to Interpol.