Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited
2 years, 8 months ago

Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited

Associated Press  

LONDON — Qatar World Cup organizers have admitted that workers were exploited while contracted for FIFA’s preparation tournaments in the Gulf State. “Three companies were found to be non-compliant across a number of areas,” Qatar World Cup organizers said in a statement. “These violations were completely unacceptable and led to a range of measures being enforced, including placing contractors on a watch-list or black-list to avoid them working on future projects – including the FIFA World Cup – before reporting said contractors to the Ministry of Labor for further investigation and punitive action.” The exploitation of workers continues in Qatar despite World Cup organizers saying it has introduced measures since 2014 — four years after FIFA awarded it hosting rights — to protect health and safety. “Despite the progress Qatar has made in recent years, our research suggests that abuses in the private security sector — which will be increasingly in demand during the World Cup — remain systematic and structural.” The draw for the World Cup took place in Doha last week ahead of the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 tournament.

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'
1 week, 6 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'

New Indian Express  

FIFA had invoked its principle of rotating the World Cup between continents, which meant only bids from Asia or Oceania were welcome for 2034. Rights groups flay decision The decision to award the world cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned …

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor
2 weeks, 5 days ago

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA was urged Wednesday not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labor working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch detailed alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150 current and former workers, and families of some who died in Saudi Arabia, over two …

FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers’ compensation
3 weeks, 2 days ago

FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers’ compensation

The Hindu  

A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar’s 2022 World Cup legacy said football’s world governing body has a responsibility to compensate migrant workers but the organisation has not acted on a recommendation to do that by using its legacy fund. FAIR COMPENSATION “The report provides clear guidelines to FIFA on what constitutes effective and fair restitution to ensure migrant workers get …

Fifa accused of ‘astonishing whitewash’ over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fifa accused of ‘astonishing whitewash’ over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fifa has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” …

5 big issues that could block Saudi Arabia's bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
3 weeks, 2 days ago

5 big issues that could block Saudi Arabia's bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

FIFA’s decision to consider Saudi Arabia’s bid has already sparked criticism. Choosing the country as the host nation could result in rights groups and fans accusing the organisation of prioritising commercial gains over ethical considerations Saudi Arabia's bid for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup has been rated 4.2 out of 5 by the organisation. Reuters FIFA has appraised Saudi …

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

NPR  

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says toggle caption Francois Mori/AP After years of outcry over the human rights abuses against migrant workers during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a FIFA-commissioned report concluded that FIFA, soccer's world governing body, "has a responsibility" to compensate those who suffered. The report on migrant workers …

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more
1 month, 1 week ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more

The Hindu  

Qatar was praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labour laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers. Qatar “highly appreciated” the contribution of migrant workers who are “true partners,” said Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah, its permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, …

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
1 month, 1 week ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar was praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers. Qatar was urged — or “recommended,” in the formal diplomatic language of the UN rights body — by French delegate Claire Thuaudet to …

World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers ahead of FIFA decision
6 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers ahead of FIFA decision

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A global group of trade unions is accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers in a complaint filed Wednesday with a UN-backed labor organization, which comes as FIFA prepares to confirm the oil-rich kingdom as host of the 2034 World Cup. The ILO is a tripartite agency uniting governments, employers and workers with a goal to “set labor …

Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
10 months, 1 week ago

Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — When Qatar hosted the World Cup a little over a year ago, the wealthy emirate faced intense scrutiny over its human rights record, especially the treatment of migrant workers who helped build the glitzy stadiums. The U.N.-backed International Labor Organization says reforms introduced following the World Cup have improved the situation of migrant workers, while adding that …

Bayern Munich and Qatar decide not to renew contentious sponsorship deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Bayern Munich and Qatar decide not to renew contentious sponsorship deal

Firstpost  

Bayern Munich and Qatar announced on Wednesday they will not continue their contentious sponsorship agreement, bowing to pressure from the club’s own fans who accused it of “sports washing.” The deal with Qatar Airways was due to expire on Friday, and any further extension would have infuriated Bayern supporters who have vocally opposed the club’s ties to Qatar since the …

Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds
1 year, 6 months ago

Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Steve Cockburn, Amnesty’s Head of Economic and Social Justice, has meanwhile accused …

Qatar spied on ex top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA: media
1 year, 9 months ago

Qatar spied on ex top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA: media

The Hindu  

Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general and bugged his secret meeting with the FIFA chief, amid fears it could be stripped of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, media reported Sunday. An intelligence operation commissioned by Qatar bugged an informal meeting six years ago between Switzerland's top prosecutor at the time Michael Lauber and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, …

Exclusive: World Cup workers face deportation from Qatar
1 year, 11 months ago

Exclusive: World Cup workers face deportation from Qatar

The Telegraph  

Hundreds of migrant workers in Qatar employed as security guards during the World Cup at Fifa’s main media centre and other key sites face deportation after launching an unprecedented street protest in Doha on Sunday against mass sackings that followed the tournament. Telegraph Sport has been told that around 400 workers formerly employed by Stark Security Services and Festival Global …

Qatar player banned after social media post during World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Qatar player banned after social media post during World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Qatar defender Abdelkarim Hassan was handed an indefinite suspension by the country’s soccer federation on Thursday reportedly following an altercation with a fan over social media. Qatari media reported that Hassan responded to a complaint on SnapChat about Qatar losing a game during the World Cup the emirate hosted late last year by posting, “Relax, do you …

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times
2 years ago

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times

China Daily  

The success of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which concluded on Sunday, is beyond doubt, despite the great lengths some Western countries went to in their attempts to smear the tournament with lies and unfounded charges on so-called human rights issues. How the Qatar World Cup has unfolded over the past few weeks demonstrates how the most popular sport on …

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

From the end of the Messi saga to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports – here’s what FIFA, and the rest of us, will have to think about. Having the World Cup in the Middle East allowed people from the region to have a tournament which they could attend and not feel foreign. It allowed …

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth
2 years ago

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth

New York Times  

For a brief few moments it looked like the World Cup was being rigged in real time, amplifying an explosive conspiracy theory seen by millions around the world. We will outline: The London “research centre” which doesn’t exist How ‘Qatar’s rivals’ allegedly pushed to switch this World Cup to the UK The mysterious case of ‘Denmark Uncensored’ Curious conferences, fake …

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Greater discrimination within jobs There are around 175,000 domestic workers in Qatar, …

Migrant worker died in accident at World Cup base during group stage
2 years ago

Migrant worker died in accident at World Cup base during group stage

New York Times  

A migrant worker died during the World Cup while performing repairs at the resort used as a FIFA training base for the Saudi Arabia squad during the group stage of the competition. FIFA president Gianni Infantino — who said in a statement sent to all media on Wednesday that the opening matches of the 2022 tournament had been “the best …

Virtue or Signalling? FIFA World Cup 2022 Protests Get Mixed Reaction
2 years ago

Virtue or Signalling? FIFA World Cup 2022 Protests Get Mixed Reaction

News 18  

Human rights protests at the World Cup have drawn everything from sympathy to indifference and outright hostility, with Qatar’s critics often finding themselves in the firing line. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot “Put your hands over your mouths and we …

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500'
2 years ago

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500'

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha. In the interview, portions of which Morgan posted online, the British journalist asks al-Thawadi: “What is the …

Watching the World Cup with Qatar’s migrant workers and hearing about their lives
2 years ago

Watching the World Cup with Qatar’s migrant workers and hearing about their lives

New York Times  

Inside a cricket stadium on the outskirts of Doha, hundreds of men gather together. Asian Town is a shopping and entertainment complex close to “Labour City”, which opened in 2015 and accommodates close to 70,000 migrant workers who assisted the construction projects that were critical to the state’s World Cup. Migrant workers have helped build Qatar's World Cup from scratch …

WORLD CUP 2022 | Is criticism of the Qatar World Cup racist?
2 years ago

WORLD CUP 2022 | Is criticism of the Qatar World Cup racist?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2022 15:46 IST It seems as though every day, criticism of Qatar, host nation of this month’s football World Cup, grows louder. “But so far, its hosting of the World Cup doesn’t seem to merit the level of negativity we have seen from some Western media outlets.” Abdel Aziz had noticed a strong cultural bias in …

Word Cup Qatar: Wales and England kick off TODAY
2 years ago

Word Cup Qatar: Wales and England kick off TODAY

Daily Mail  

Millions of England fans have rushed from the office or worked from home ahead of the crunch World Cup game with the USA at 7pm leaving streets across the country deserted by lunchtime. A deserted Piccadilly Circus in London this afternoon and England fans fled work ahead of the big match with USA tonight Football fanatic Casey Bishop, 39, who …

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable

LA Times  

German soccer players cover their mouths as they pose for a group photo before their World Cup Group E match against Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. German players placed their hands over the mouths during their pregame photo and wore rainbow-colored stripes on their warmup shirts and cleats before Wednesday’s game with Japan, the …

World Cup: Reporter Grant Wahl refused entry to stadium in Qatar over rainbow t-shirt
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Reporter Grant Wahl refused entry to stadium in Qatar over rainbow t-shirt

Daily Mail  

FIFA said players could face being booked and even banned for wearing it It came after some captains reversed the decision to wear OneLove armband In Qatar it is illegal to be gay and the conservative host nation has faced criticism American soccer reporter Grant Wahl claimed he was refused entry to a World Cup stadium in Qatar for wearing …

In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen
2 years, 1 month ago

In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2022 16:09 IST Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in West Asia. Rights groups have accused authorities of failing to protect lower-income workers - including those who built the stadiums and hotels …

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time
2 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Qatar fans appeared to leave at …

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy

The Independent  

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'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech
2 years, 1 month ago

'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The head of the world soccer governing body FIFA in a bizarre speech on Saturday blamed Europe for triggering the controversy over human rights abuses in Qatar, this year’s World Cup host. Amnesty International harshly criticized Infantino after his remarks, saying he was guilty of “brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms” and “dismissing the enormous price paid …

'Things are very disappointing': Eric Dier raises doubts about Qatar's migrant workers crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

'Things are very disappointing': Eric Dier raises doubts about Qatar's migrant workers crisis

Daily Mail  

The Spurs star is in contention to start England's opener against Iran on Monday Dier insisted the situation was 'difficult for players' to handle in Qatar The defender believes players shouldn't be the ones facing political questions Eric Dier has vowed to learn more about the political circumstances marring the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as he admitted players featuring …

UK Government must ‘pull its weight’ to protect Qatar workers – TUC
2 years, 1 month ago

UK Government must ‘pull its weight’ to protect Qatar workers – TUC

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said the Qatari government is “turning a blind eye” …

World Cup: FIFA warned over unusually HIGH number of penalties awarded to Qatar in warm-up games
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: FIFA warned over unusually HIGH number of penalties awarded to Qatar in warm-up games

Daily Mail  

Qatar's results in the build-up to the World Cup have been called into question on the eve of their tournament opener against Ecuador, after FIFA received an integrity alert. Sportsmail has learned that one of FIFA's integrity partners has contacted the world governing body in the last few days highlighting 'an unusually high number of penalties' awarded to Qatar in …

World Cup: FIFA officials 'told hotel isn't ready' before arrival in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: FIFA officials 'told hotel isn't ready' before arrival in Qatar

Daily Mail  

Qatar's World Cup organisers have reportedly been left red-faced after a luxury five-star hotel due to house top FIFA executives wasn't finished on time. Qatar World Cup organisers were left embarrassed after hotel rooms for top-ranking FIFA officials in the luxury Fairmont - located inside the Katara Towers - weren't ready on time The FIFA delegates were instead accommodated here …

FIFA World Cup Qatar and migrant workers: The controversy that isn't
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar and migrant workers: The controversy that isn't

India Today  

After the 2018 mega FIFA World Cup in Russia, the 2022 FIFA is all set to be hosted by Qatar, a country most people hadn’t even heard about. With that, Qatar became the first country in the Middle East to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events, beating stiff competition from the United States, Australia, UK, Japan and South …

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup

NPR  

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images The selection of Qatar to host this year's FIFA World Cup brought cheers to the streets of Doha in a celebration of the first edition of the tournament to be held …

England players and staff will meet a group of migrant workers at training
2 years, 1 month ago

England players and staff will meet a group of migrant workers at training

Daily Mail  

England players and staff will on Thursday fulfil their promise of meeting with World Cup migrant workers amid the ongoing concerns over Qatar's human rights record. In confirming their decision for the England captain Harry Kane to wear a rainbow armband during the World Cup, significant because homosexuality is outlawed in Qatar, the FA also vowed to meet with migrant …

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image

Associated Press  

Qatar’s decision to launch itself into hosting the 2022 World Cup was a head-scratcher from the start. “The Qatar World Cup kickstarted discussion about sportswashing and human rights in football and it has been very steep learning curve for us all,” Norway soccer federation president Lise Klaveness said at a recent Council of Europe event. Germany’s interior minister also expressed …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar under the microscope
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar under the microscope

Live Mint  

The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history. Holding football's showpiece event in a desert state has necessitated an unprecedented reorganisation of the international calendar, shifting the World Cup from its normal slot in the northern hemisphere summer to …

Rights group: Labor abuses widespread at World Cup stadiums
2 years, 1 month ago

Rights group: Labor abuses widespread at World Cup stadiums

Associated Press  

Migrant laborers who built Qatar’s World Cup stadiums often worked long hours under harsh conditions and were subjected to discrimination, wage theft and other abuses as their employers evaded accountability, a rights group said in a report released Thursday. “Fans need to know how this came about, that the stadiums that they’re sitting in built by workers, many of whom …

Qatar 2022: A World Cup plagued by controversy from the start
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar 2022: A World Cup plagued by controversy from the start

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Guardian reported last year there had been 6,750 deaths of south …

World Cup 2022: England and Wales join European nations in letter to FIFA over Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: England and Wales join European nations in letter to FIFA over Qatar

Daily Mail  

The English and Welsh Football Associations have joined eight others in vowing to use the upcoming World Cup in Qatar to keep advocating for human rights and for migrant workers to be supported. It comes after it was reported earlier this week that FIFA had written to nations participating in the World Cup urging them to 'focus on the football' …

Activists fear for Qatar workers as World Cup spotlight dims
2 years, 1 month ago

Activists fear for Qatar workers as World Cup spotlight dims

Associated Press  

With just days to go before Qatar hosts the World Cup, rights groups fear that a window for addressing the widespread exploitation of foreign workers could soon close. “If workers still live in horrible conditions, if workers still go months without pay, if workers still can’t freely change jobs, if domestic workers still can’t get justice, what happens when no …

LGBTQ World Cup Fans Fear Prison For Kissing In Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

LGBTQ World Cup Fans Fear Prison For Kissing In Qatar

Huff Post  

A pub in Cologne's Südstadt district is urging a boycott of the World Cup this month in Qatar over human rights abuses. picture alliance via Getty Images Members of the LGBTQ community are fearful they could be arrested and even imprisoned if they kiss while attending the World Cup later this month in Qatar, a particularly problematic venue for the …

Gary Neville squirms in the Have I Got News For You hotseat over Qatar questions
2 years, 1 month ago

Gary Neville squirms in the Have I Got News For You hotseat over Qatar questions

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville was left to squirm his way through hosting Have I Got News For You as the former Manchester United and England defender was grilled on his decision to work for state-owned broadcaster beIN Sports at the World Cup. Ian Hislop grilled Gary Neville over his decision to work as a commentator for state-owned broadcaster beIN Sports during the …

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football’s top officials have urged the 32 teams …

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

The Hindu  

FIFA have written to World Cup teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political "battles". The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing body's secretary general Fatma Samoura follows a number of protests made by World Cup teams, on issues ranging from LGBTIQ rights to …

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar

India Today  

FIFA has pleaded with the World Cup teams, urging them to now focus on football instead of dragging ideological or political differences at the 2022 Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samour wrote a letter to 32 participating nations after the teams made several protests on issues ranging from LGBTQI+ rights to the treatment of migrant workers. …

KNVB discussing FIFA's call to focus on football, not human rights in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

KNVB discussing FIFA's call to focus on football, not human rights in Qatar

NL Times  

The Dutch football association KNVB will internally discuss the letter that the global federation FIFA sent to the 32 countries participating in the World Cup this week. FIFA called on the participants to focus on football at the World Cup in Qatar and not to participate in “ideological and political battles that exist in the world.” A spokesperson for the …

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