World Cup will help Qatar battle prejudice – Infantino by Our Reporter October 27, 2022 written by Our Reporter October 27, 2022 130The upcoming football World Cup is a chance for the Gulf region to push back against “prejudice”, Fifa’s president said on Thursday, defending host Qatar from criticism of its rights record.Gianni Infantino was speaking via video link at an investor conference in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, which is reportedly in talks with Greece and Egypt about a separate proposal to host the World Cup in 2030. The four-week tournament in Qatar, which begins 20 November, offers “an opportunity for Qatar and the whole region to present itself to the world in another light, another way, and get rid I think once and for all of some of the prejudice that sadly still exists,” Infantino said. His comments came two days after Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, hit out at “double standards” unleashed in an “unprecedented campaign” of criticism related to issues including treatment of foreign workers and LGBTQ and women’s rights. Fifa awarded the World Cup to an Arab country for the first time in 2010. It has since spent tens of billions of dollars on preparations but has faced intense scrutiny over human rights. You Might Be Interested In SWAN Hails NDDC For Niger Delta Sports Festival Initiative EPL: He’s too aggressive, I’m worried for him – Jason Cundy on Chelsea star Earthquake: ‘We have not seen Atsu, Agent cries outThe Gulf state has received heavy criticism over its treatment of the foreign workers who have built the infrastructure for Qatar’s economic miracle. Foreigners make up more than 2.5 million of the 2.9 million population.Conditions and safety standards on construction sites were long condemned by international unions. Rights groups including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have insisted that Qatar and Fifa should do more to compensate workers who died or suffered injury on Qatar’s mega projects. They have demanded that Fifa set up a $440 million compensation fund — equalling the World Cup prize money. But reforms to the labour system and working practices have been praised by union leaders who previously fought the government. Infantino highlighted those reforms in his comments on Thursday. “Some real changes have already happened. For example, when we speak about workers’ rights, which is and has been an important topic, for the first time in the region minimum wages have been established for all workers,” he said.He also pointed to “key improvements in terms of workers’ welfare”, adding: “These changes have happened in a few years only in Qatar.” Author Our Reporter View all posts Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramEmail previous post UEFA Conference League: Chukwueze on target in Villarreal’s home draw against Hapoel Be’er Sheva next post Europa League: Roma striker Abraham bounces back in victory at HJK You may also like Gwagwalada and AMAC Set for Historic Showdown in... Lagos Legends Club Pays Courtesy Visit To AIG... Lagos FA, Stakeholders Mourns Death Of Tade Azeez Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council NSC Mourns the Passing of Ex Referees Association... 40 Athletes from 30 Schools across 10 States... Lagos State League: Chekas Feeders Coach Rues Draw... CBEX: EFCC declares eight persons wanted over crypto fraud Chelsea’s troubled season not a failure insists Maresca Team Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 13...Leave a Comment Cancel ReplySave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
