MOSCOW, Dec 17 British tabloid The Daily Mail readers reacted to the news that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has rejected the request of Volodymyr Zelensky to make a video message before the final match of the World Cup in Qatar.
As CNN reported, the organization's refusal surprised representatives of the office of the President of Ukraine. It is noted that negotiations between Zelensky's office and FIFA on this issue are ongoing. At the same time, federation president Gianni Infantino said that the football field is not a place for political actions and protests.
«This guy wants his face to be everywhere. Give us a break and let us watch football without lecturing on topics or other reasons,» said user old sweat.
«This clown doesn't give up,» remarked justmoosing.
«There is no reason (to perform. — approx.). Who does he think he is! » — LydiaTeapot was indignant.
«Poor Zelensky, FIFA denied him the opportunity to use their platform for political purposes,» Hmmmm mocked.
«Well done this time, FIFA,» the opionatedknob pointed out.
«FIFA rightly rejected Zelensky's requests, who thinks that he now literally rules the whole world,» added lazytocook.
Earlier, Zelensky made video messages, in particular, during the Grammy Awards ceremony and at the Cannes Film Festival. The final match of the World Cup in Qatar will be held on December 18, the national teams of Argentina and France will compete for the victory in the World Cup.