FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Between 400-500 workers died for FIFA WC 2022'- Qatar
2 years 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 migrant workers who died as a result of work they're doing for the World Cup in totality, al-Thawadi stated, "The estimate is around 400, between 400 and 500. Reports from the Supreme Committee dating from 2014 through the end of 2021 only include the number of deaths of workers involved in building and refurbishing the stadiums now hosting the World Cup.

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FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers’ compensation
3 weeks, 3 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022

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. World Cup CEO Nasser al Khater spoke earlier this …

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 …

Explained: Why it is so hard to provide a death toll for Qatar’s migrant workers
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Why it is so hard to provide a death toll for Qatar’s migrant workers

New York Times  

When the Qatar World Cup kicks off on Sunday, remember that this tournament is built on migrant labour. “They call deaths non-work related if they don’t know how they died,” Nick McGeehan, a founding director of FairSquare, who has researched migrant worker deaths across Gulf states for over a decade, tells The Athletic. It was not intended to be a …

Just not Football: The human cost of Qatar 2022 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Just not Football: The human cost of Qatar 2022 World Cup

New Indian Express  

It was supposed to be a Summer World Cup. Out of the 22 FIFA Ex-Co members who voted to give the World Cup to Qatar, at least 16 have faced some corruption-related charge or other. This is even before you come to the human cost, one of the greatest tragedies of the 21st century. Never before have so many poor …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which club has the most players in Qatar?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which club has the most players in Qatar?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will see 831 players from several leagues around the world play 64 games as football’s biggest tournament unfolds in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. Explore the representation in the interactive below: English leagues alone account for about one-fifth of the player representation in Qatar, with 158 players set to feature in the World …

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

LA Times  

A man takes a selfie with a sign reading in English “FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022” at the corniche in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 11. “The Qatar World Cup kick-started 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 …

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha
2 years, 1 month ago

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha

The Hindu  

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup and the unique nature of the tournament, which is being held in one location, allows fans to attend more than one game a day, with the venues a maximum of one hour's drive from each other. Matches: Nov. 22: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Nov. 24: Brazil vs Serbia …

Not Happy About People Who Died on Construction of Stadiums: Bruno Fernandes Questions Decision to Stage WC in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Not Happy About People Who Died on Construction of Stadiums: Bruno Fernandes Questions Decision to Stage WC in Qatar

News 18  

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has questioned the decision to let Qatar host the 2022 World Cup as attention turns towards the global showpiece. Qatar open this year’s World Cup against Ecuador on November 20 but global governing body FIFA’s calls to “focus on the football" have simply led to renewed scrutiny of the Gulf state’s treatment of migrant workers, …

Unpaid Wages Top Complaint of Qatar Migrant Workers, Says UN Labour Agency
2 years, 1 month ago

Unpaid Wages Top Complaint of Qatar Migrant Workers, Says UN Labour Agency

News 18  

Unpaid wages dominate a growing number of complaints by migrant workers in Qatar, the UN labour agency said Tuesday, less than 20 days before the football World Cup begins. “The main causes of complaints concerned non-payment of wages and end-of-service benefits, and annual leave not being granted or paid," said the report, which added that 10,500 cases went to labour …

Unpaid wages top Qatar migrant worker complaints: UN
2 years, 1 month ago

Unpaid wages top Qatar migrant worker complaints: UN

New Indian Express  

The International Labour Organization said the number of worker complaints more than doubled in a year to 34,425 with the launch of a new online platform, in a report which called on Qatar to bolster the implementation of reforms launched after criticism of its rights record. "The main causes of complaints concerned non-payment of wages and end-of-service benefits, and annual …

Qatar timeline: From winning the World Cup bid in 2010 to now
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar timeline: From winning the World Cup bid in 2010 to now

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks at the main events of the last 12 years in the leadup to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. May 5, 2011 Then FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, suspended over a corruption investigation, leaks an email from FIFA’s general secretary claiming Qatar “bought” the rights to host the World Cup. April 1, 2016 Workers in Qatar renovating a stadium …

At least 93 cases of migrant worker abuse found in Qatar in year before World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

At least 93 cases of migrant worker abuse found in Qatar in year before 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. Read our privacy policy At least 93 cases of migrant worker abuse …

This international airline to hire 10,000 staff amid FIFA World Cup preparations
2 years, 2 months ago

This international airline to hire 10,000 staff amid FIFA World Cup preparations

Live Mint  

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place on 20 November, Qatar Airways will be boosting its workforce by 10,000 to handle the influx of passengers. "It will be a huge challenge to be able to manage this very fast-moving demand for very large numbers of spectators," Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker said. Flight bookings …

Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal’s bid to host 2030 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal’s bid to host 2030 World Cup

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup, the Spanish Football Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation said on Wednesday. “Our bid is not an Iberian bid anymore, it’s a European bid,” RFEF president Luis Rubiales said during a press conference at European football governing body UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The Qatar …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sponsors Urged to Support Compensation for Migrant Workers
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sponsors Urged to Support Compensation for Migrant Workers

News 18  

Human rights groups urged more sponsors of the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday to support calls for compensation for migrant workers and their families over alleged abuses. “Brands buy rights to sponsor the World Cup because they want to be associated with joy, fair competition and spectacular human achievement on the playing field — not rampant wage theft and …

Migrant labourers in Qatar lose jobs weeks before World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Migrant labourers in Qatar lose jobs weeks before World Cup

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 Nepali construction workers have been …

Qatar detains workers protesting late pay before FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar detains workers protesting late pay before FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

Qatar recently arrested at least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay and deported some of them, an advocacy group said, just three months before Doha hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup. “Have we all been duped by Qatar over the last several years?”Mustafa QadriExecutive director of Equidem Research In a statement to the AP on Sunday night, …

Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate WCup workers
2 years, 4 months ago

Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate WCup workers

Associated Press  

BEIRUT, Lebanon — With 100 days to go until the World Cup starts in Qatar, Human Rights Watch on Friday again urged FIFA and the host nation to improve compensation for migrant workers and their families. The rights group called for a “comprehensive remedy program for workers who suffered serious harms, including deaths, injuries, and wage theft” while working on …

The world will be watching as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup ... for better or worse
2 years, 4 months ago

The world will be watching as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup ... for better or worse

LA Times  

Even those who oppose the harsh labor practices in Qatar insist the 2022 World Cup must go on. “I don’t think the World Cup in Qatar is a bad thing,” he said flatly. “It’s a good opportunity for migrant workers,” said Bidali, who co-founded the non-governmental human rights group MigrantDefenders.org. “Qatar has made more progress with respect to human rights …

Dutch companies earning millions from Qatar World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Dutch companies earning millions from Qatar World Cup

NL Times  

The Dutch business community earned millions on construction projects around the World Cup in Qatar this coming winter, Trouw reports based on its own research. Several thousand migrant workers have died since World Cup preparations started in the country, according to human rights organizations. Frijns is also involved in constructing a new city with the World Cup Stadium, for about …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Rights Groups Urge FIFA to Earmark $440 Million for Qatar Migrant Workers
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Rights Groups Urge FIFA to Earmark $440 Million for Qatar Migrant Workers

News 18  

Amnesty International and other rights groups have called on FIFA to set aside $440 million to compensate migrant workers in Qatar for ”human rights abuses” during preparations for the 2022 World Cup. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE In a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the groups …

Fifa urged to offer Qatar World Cup workers $440m compensation package after new Amnesty International report
2 years, 7 months ago

Fifa urged to offer Qatar World Cup workers $440m compensation package after new Amnesty International report

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 challenged to put up $440 …

Fifa criticised after damning new report of labour abuses in Qatar ahead of World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Fifa criticised after damning new report of labour abuses in Qatar ahead of 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. Read our privacy policy Migrant workers at private security firms in Qatar …

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress
2 years, 8 months ago

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress

Al Jazeera  

Norway’s football chief lashes out at FIFA and Qatar while the World Cup hosts and the sport’s governing body both point to labour reforms made in the country. Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its human rights record have been under the spotlight since it was awarded the hosting of football’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid …

Qatar 2022: Football World Cup tickets go on sale
2 years, 11 months ago

Qatar 2022: Football World Cup tickets go on sale

Al Jazeera  

Neither FIFA nor the local organising committee has announced how many fans will be allowed into stadiums. Tickets for the Qatar 2022 World Cup have been put on sale with prices for residents wanting to attend the games starting at 40 Qatari riyals, the cheapest for locals since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Neither FIFA nor the local organising …

World Cup 2022: Qatar inadequately investigating workplace deaths, says ILO
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Qatar inadequately investigating workplace deaths, says ILO

CNN  

CNN — At least 50 of Qatar’s workers died in 2020, as gaps in data collection by the country’s institutions impeded the International Labour Organization from presenting a categorical figure on the number of fatal occupational injuries, a report released by the organization on Thursday said. The report said that Qatar is inadequately investigating and reporting worker deaths and called …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar hopes to attract 1.2 million visitors for showpiece event
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar hopes to attract 1.2 million visitors for showpiece event

Firstpost  

Qatar, with a population of approximately 2.75 million, will be the first ever Middle East World Cup host nation between 21 November and 18 December next year. Doha: Organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar hope to attract 1.2 million tourists to the Gulf country, an official said, hosting them in traditional hotels and “innovative” accommodation. “We hope that …

FIFA 2022: Qatar committed to improving worker welfare, says World Cup organiser
3 years, 6 months ago

FIFA 2022: Qatar committed to improving worker welfare, says World Cup organiser

The Hindu  

The head of Qatar's World Cup 2022 organising committee has said conditions for low paid migrant workers have improved but that more work was needed and the Gulf Arab state was committed to doing it. Qatar has faced great international scrutiny over the treatment of blue collar workers ever since it won the rights in 2010 to host the first …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar prepares to host amid boycott calls by teams, clubs over humans rights concerns
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar prepares to host amid boycott calls by teams, clubs over humans rights concerns

Firstpost  

As European teams set out on their paths to the 2022 World Cup, scrutiny of Qatar is far from subsiding. Just this week, FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a letter from Amnesty International recognising Qatar’s recent progress in improving worker rights since being awarded the World Cup in a 2010 vote but asking for enforcement of those changes to be …

EXPLAINER: Qatar prepares for World Cup amid rights concerns
3 years, 9 months ago

EXPLAINER: Qatar prepares for World Cup amid rights concerns

Associated Press  

As European teams set out on their paths to the 2022 World Cup, scrutiny of Qatar is far from subsiding. Just this week, FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a letter from Amnesty International recognizing Qatar’s recent progress in improving worker rights since being awarded the World Cup in a 2010 vote but asking for enforcement of those changes to be …

AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines
4 years ago

AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines

Associated Press  

Qatar is now planning for a “complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid progress in producing vaccines for the coronavirus, the tournament CEO told The Associated Press on Sunday ahead of the European qualifying draw. “The introduction of the vaccine and the rollout of the vaccine, it’s definitely good news for everybody,” 2022 World Cup chief executive Nasser …

Qatar 2022 chairman says World Cup will see spectator numbers return to pre-covid levels
4 years, 3 months ago

Qatar 2022 chairman says World Cup will see spectator numbers return to pre-covid levels

The Hindu  

Sporting events have made a return across the globe, but to empty stadiums. Qatar, however, is optimistic that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will mark a return to normalcy, at least as far as spectator numbers in stadiums are concerned. At the end of COVID, we need to harness and utilise these platforms and opportunities to people together and celebrate …

FIFA welcomes Qatar's labour reforms in lead up to 2022 WC
4 years, 3 months ago

FIFA welcomes Qatar's labour reforms in lead up to 2022 WC

The Hindu  

FIFA welcomed Qatar's new labour-market reforms that will pave way for better treatment of migrant workers in the lead-up to the 2022 Football World Cup. Since the FIFA World Cup 2022 was awarded to Qatar, there has been a major collective effort from the local authorities, our partner the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and the ILO to bring …

2022 Qatar World Cup cuts jobs after 'efficiency exercise'
4 years, 5 months ago

2022 Qatar World Cup cuts jobs after 'efficiency exercise'

The Hindu  

Organisers of the FIFA World Cup 2022 have become the latest Qatari state entity to make staff redundant. Qatar Airways, a FIFA sponsor, and Doha-based beIN Sports, which owns broadcast rights to World Cup matches, have also cut jobs recently in response to COVID-19 halting travel and shutting sports events. READ: Qatar has opened three of the eight stadiums that …

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