Morgan Freeman fans hurt and angry after actor leads Qatar World Cup opening ceremony
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Morgan Freeman is being criticised for performing at the opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup in Qatar. He told the crowd: “We gather here as one big tribe and Earth is the tent we all live in.” This year’s World Cup has been embroiled in controversy due to its host country, Qatar, and the concerns over human rights abuses there. Kick It Out’s Qatar working group has said that despite repeated requests, proper reassurances over safety have not been given, meaning LGBTQ+ fans have largely stayed away from a country that criminalises same-sex relationships. “For a man who played Nelson Mandela – who knew better than anyone the impact and importance of isolation on a country and its success on the ground to change that nation’s policy – it is so disappointing to see #MorganFreeman take the money and support an oppressive regime,” one person wrote on Twitter.
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