Why Qatar is a controversial host for the 2022 World Cup tournament
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the 2022 World Cup tournament

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From its treatment of migrant workers to restrictive social laws and LGBTQ rights, the 2022 Qatar World Cup has been mired in controversy ever since its host nation won its 2010 bid Sepp Blatter, the ex-president of FIFA, in an interview has called the decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup a ‘mistake’. “It was based on a decision when I was president, and therefore I bear part of the responsibility for it.” The FIFA ex-president’s comments come in the backdrop of the fast-approaching Qatar World Cup – the first to be held in the West Asia and the first during the Northern Hemisphere winter – slated to occur from 20 November to 18 December. “With the World Cup looming, the job of protecting migrant workers from exploitation is only half done, while that of compensating those who have suffered abuses has barely started,” said Steve Cockburn, the head of economic and social justice at Amnesty International. Platini told French investigators that while he attended a lunch at the Elysee Palace with Sarkozy and then-Qatari crown prince Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani shortly before the vote, “the president never asked me to vote for one country or another, but I got the impression that he supported Qatar.” “I didn’t care if someone was influenced here or there,” Blatter said, adding that as the voting process went on, he realised that “other forces were at work”.

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Explained: Why announcement of Saudi Arabia as 2034 FIFA World Cup hosts is controversial
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Explained: Why announcement of Saudi Arabia as 2034 FIFA World Cup hosts is controversial

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The announcement of Saudi Arabia being named as hosts of the 2034 FIFA World Cup has created controversy among the human rights groups. The announcement of Saudi Arabia hosting the FIFA World Cup in 10 years’ time, however, has raised controversy. Why is Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 FIFA World Cup controversial There are still 10 more years for the 2034 …

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded 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. Fourteen years on, on Thursday 11 December 2024, Fifa’s congress remotely applauded …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
4 months ago

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort". "It is important to note that the bid involves significant opportunities for positive human rights impact," added FIFA. "There is good potential that the tournament could serve as …

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

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

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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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4 months 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 …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by U.N. rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by U.N. 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 was urged — or “recommended,” in the formal diplomatic language of the UN rights body — by French delegate Claire Thuaudet to “pursue the …

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.N.-backed International Labor Organization says reforms introduced following …

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy

The Independent  

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A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 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. Many of the human rights issues documented in the lead-up to the …

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
1 year, 4 months ago

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

Associated Press  

LONDON — One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer governing body FIFA were urged Thursday by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers who were essential to prepare the tournament and still face labor abuses. “The abuses related to the 2022 World Cup should serve to remind sporting bodies …

Qatar urged to reconsider 2022 World Cup worker bonus payments
1 year, 5 months ago

Qatar urged to reconsider 2022 World Cup worker bonus payments

New York Times  

Hundreds of expatriate workers for the 2022 World Cup have not yet received bonus payments, despite their Qatari national counterparts receiving theirs. The Athletic has learned that expatriate workers from Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for the World Cup, who accounted for 75 per cent of the workforce, have not been paid bonuses for their work in delivering …

Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds
1 year, 9 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 …

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA made false claims about last year’s World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday. Particularly the claim that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was climate- or carbon-neutral.” FIFA said in a statement it would analyze the recommendations and had the right of appeal. The Swiss commission in FIFA’s home …

FIFA made false claims about 'carbon-neutral' World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA made false claims about 'carbon-neutral' World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy FIFA made false claims about …

Qatar minister elected to head UN labor conference following World Cup scrutiny
1 year, 9 months ago

Qatar minister elected to head UN labor conference following World Cup scrutiny

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The labor minister of Qatar, which faced intense scrutiny over its treatment of migrant workers in the run-up to last year’s World Cup soccer tournament, was elected Monday as the president of the United Nations labor agency’s annual conference. After Qatar was named host of the 2022 World Cup, the labor conditions in a country where over 2 …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball
1 year, 11 months ago

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar is going to host another World Cup, adding basketball to the sports portfolio of a tiny country with long-term Olympic hosting ambitions. The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup on Friday. Doha will stage every game of the 32-team event in pre-existing venues, FIBA said, also citing …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball
1 year, 11 months ago

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball

The Independent  

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Exclusive: World Cup workers face deportation from Qatar
2 years, 2 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 …

World Cup: Qatar’s UK ambassador says gay people ‘shouldn’t expect to kiss in public’
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup: Qatar’s UK ambassador says gay people ‘shouldn’t expect to kiss in public’

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. Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah also said that visitors during the tournament need to be …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years, 3 months ago

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success

The Hindu  

Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe. “Qatar has been able to use the World Cup effectively to establish its brand, especially in the Global South,” said Krieg. The World Cup “gave Qatar a …

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

David Beckham hails the World Cup's fan experience as 'exciting'
2 years, 3 months ago

David Beckham hails the World Cup's fan experience as 'exciting'

Daily Mail  

Former England captain David Beckham has heaped praise on the quality of Qatar's fan experience at the 2022 World Cup. Former England star David Beckham heaped praise on the quality of Qatar's fan experience Beckham told the official FIFA World Cup website: 'Seeing the fans come together and the level of football – it's been amazing. Beckham also praised Jude …

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth
2 years, 3 months 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 …

FIFA chief praises Qatar 2022 as ‘best World Cup ever’
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA chief praises Qatar 2022 as ‘best World Cup ever’

Al Jazeera  

Infantino hails ‘transformative legacy’ of event and spread of nations in knockout stages – with a nod also to Morocco. This year’s World Cup in Qatar has been “the best ever”, Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, football’s global governing body, has said. Describing what he called “the transformative legacy of this World Cup”, he told a news conference that “many …

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore
2 years, 3 months ago

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

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. It would tally with an accusation from Michael Posner, former US assistant …

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months 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, …

FIFA World Cup: Player protests barely affect Qatar’s bilateral ties with participating nations
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Player protests barely affect Qatar’s bilateral ties with participating nations

The Hindu  

Qatar hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup amidst a barrage of protests from players and supporters over LGBTQ rights, human rights violations and other issues. Qatar and UK also have multiple strategic dialogues including the Qatar-UK Strategic Investment Partnership and UK-Qatar Energy Dialogue which, according to the two countries, is meant to ‘forge ever closer cooperation’. Belgian players, in the …

Why Qatar's purpose-built 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Stadium 974 will be TORN DOWN
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Qatar's purpose-built 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Stadium 974 will be TORN DOWN

Daily Mail  

Although the World Cup will not be concluded for another couple of weeks, one of the stadiums used to host seven matches during the tournament is already being demolished. Stadium 974, located near Doha Port, was made primarily from repurposed shipping containers and is capable of being completely dismantled and put back together like Lego after it is no longer …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why we are more critical of Qatar's human rights record and not others
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why we are more critical of Qatar's human rights record and not others

Firstpost  

Travel companies and tourist boards play a role in shaping how the public views a destination. Backpacking across Thailand has become a rite of passage for western gap year travellers, yet according to Freedom House ’s ranking of political rights and civil liberties, the country scores just slightly above Qatar. Tourism researcher Alicia Vega explored Spanish travel guides from the …

World Cup survival kit: Everything you need to know about Qatar 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup survival kit: Everything you need to know about Qatar 2022

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sacha Deshmukh, chief executive of Amnesty International UK, said: “Migrant worker deaths are casting a long shadow over the 2022 …

Qatar should not host Olympic Games, LGBTQ+ charity says
2 years, 3 months ago

Qatar should not host Olympic Games, LGBTQ+ charity says

The Independent  

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World Cup 2022: Men’s soccer must stop silencing activism and allyship
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2022: Men’s soccer must stop silencing activism and allyship

Salon  

There is a familiar adage reverberating in the stands at the 2022 men's FIFA World Cup tournament suggesting that winning is really all that matters. The Danish men's soccer team message of "Human Rights for All," for example, is a political statement contravening FIFA regulations, according to the sporting body. These planned protests and the subsequent rowing back on them …

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar
2 years, 3 months ago

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar

NPR  

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar Enlarge this image toggle caption Lauren Frayer/NPR Lauren Frayer/NPR MUMBAI, India – At dusk, as neighborhood children toss a ball around in park lined with palm trees on the outskirts of Mumbai, Ashwini Kumar looks on from a bench nearby. "The world should remember this, …

Virtue or Signalling? FIFA World Cup 2022 Protests Get Mixed Reaction
2 years, 4 months 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar government makes 'MASSIVE' changes in code of conduct for fans | READ
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar government makes 'MASSIVE' changes in code of conduct for fans | READ

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar government makes 'MASSIVE' changes in code of conduct for fans | READ FIFA World Cup 2022: After Wales & Iran crash out of the World Cup, FIFA in association with the Qatar government has issued new guidelines for the fans FIFA World Cup 2022: The ongoing World Cup that is being hosted by Qatar has …

Qatar official admits for first time hundreds of migrant workers died building World Cup 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar official admits for first time hundreds of migrant workers died building World Cup 2022

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 A leading Qatari official has admitted for the …

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'
2 years, 4 months ago

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

New Indian Express  

Gestures in support of the local LGBTQ community have unleashed a torrent of homophobia, activists and community members say, creating new risks for people who have long relied on discretion to survive. "It's not great to live in the shadow, but it's also not great to live under a spotlight," said a 32-year-old entrepreneur from neighbouring Gulf nation Bahrain, who …

World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans

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. However, it is hard to disagree with officials’ decision to turn away …

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Between 400-500 workers died for FIFA WC 2022'- Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Between 400-500 workers died for FIFA WC 2022'- Qatar

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: The FIFA World Cup 2022 is in full action in Qatar as the teams bid to book their spots in the knockouts. Qatar, which had earlier publically stated that 40 people have died building the infrastructure for the tournament has now stated that between 400-500 workers have died. When asked what is the realistic total of …

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500'
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning
2 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning

Associated Press  

LONDON — Soccer — or football, to most of the global billions watching the World Cup this month — is not human society itself, with all its thorny issues. In early November, just weeks before the most heavily scrutinized World Cup in the tournament’s history kicked off in Qatar, top FIFA officials sent a letter urging teams to “let football …

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards
2 years, 4 months ago

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards

China Daily  

People stand in a square ahead of the FIFA 2022 World cup soccer tournament at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar November 15, 2022. Criticisms surrounding Qatar's capacity and worthiness to hold the FIFA World Cup since the tiny Persian Gulf country won the bid has revealed the depths of Western prejudice, performative moral outrage and, perhaps most significantly, gross …

Qatar official: ‘Between 400 and 500’ worker deaths tied to World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar official: ‘Between 400 and 500’ worker deaths tied to World Cup

LA Times  

Workers building Lusail Stadium, one of eight 2022 Qatar World Cup stadiums, report to the construction site in December 2019. 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. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Qatari fans hit back at Germany by recalling Mesut Özil in protest
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Qatari fans hit back at Germany by recalling Mesut Özil in protest

The Hindu  

Qatari soccer fans hit back at Germany's World Cup protest by holding pictures of former Germany player Mesut Özil while covering their mouths during the match against Spain. The clearly coordinated display was apparently in response to Germany players' gesture on Wednesday, when they covered their mouths to protest against FIFA following the governing body's clampdown on the "One Love" …

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