(CNN) -- FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologized for his remarks about gay fans attending the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Blatter was heavily criticized for saying they should "refrain from sexual activity" if they go to Qatar because homosexuality is illegal in the emirate.
"It was not my intention and never will be my intention to go into any discrimination," he told a press conference in Abu Dhabi Friday.
"If somebody feels hurt, then I regret and present apologies," added Blatter.
The original remarks were made Monday in Johannesburg and the 74-year-old was quick to add that "in football we have no boundaries. CNN
