Defiant Gianni Infantino tells World Cup critics to 'CHILL' in extraordinary press conference - with FIFA president losing control of his own tournament, writes OLIVER HOLT

FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a press conference on the eve of the World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where he told critics of the tournament to 'chill' in what was described as an extraordinary address. The event was held ahead of a match between Mexico City and South Africa scheduled for Thursday. Daily Mail columnist Oliver Holt described Infantino as having lost control of his own tournament during the defiant appearance.