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Mark Drakeford tells FIFA president Gianni Infantino to 'stop digging' after astonishing World Cup speech

First Minister Mark Drakeford has responded to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's extraordinary speech at the World Cup in which he hit out at critics of Qatar in a bizarre press conference.

The game's global governing body has been attacked for its decision to take the finals to Qatar, where the treatment of migrant workers and the rights of LGBTQ+ people have been in the spotlight.

Ahead of the tournament's opening game, which will see hosts Qatar take on Ecuador on Sunday, Infantino began his address by stating: "Today I have strong feelings. Today I feel Qatari, I feel Arab, I feel African, I feel gay, I feel disabled, I feel a migrant worker.

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