Robbie Williams faces backlash over 'Qatar World Cup gig'

Robbie Williams has come under fire after it was announced he will be performing in Qatar during the World Cup. Backlash: Robbie Williams has come under fire after it was announced he will be performing in Qatar during the World Cup Robbie is set to play at Doha Golf Club on December 8, alongside Maroon 5 and Post Malone, who were also reported to be playing gigs that coincide with the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fuming: Fans expressed their 'disappointment' after learning the news on the Robbie Williams Fanfest page Qatar has faced intense scrutiny of the physical and contractual conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in the tiny emirate since the World Cup hosting rights were won 12 years ago. In March, FIFA president Gianni Infantino claimed Qatar has been progressive on labor rights: 'I am pleased to see the strong commitment from the Qatari authorities to ensure the reforms are fully implemented across the labor market, leaving a lasting legacy of the FIFA World Cup long after the event, and benefiting migrant workers in the host country in the long term.' Awful: Qatar has faced intense scrutiny of the physical and contractual conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers who were needed in the tiny emirate since the World Cup hosting rights were won 12 years ago It comes after was told he's made a 'big mistake' in taking an ambassadorial role for the Qatar World Cup, by former team-mate Eric Cantona.