FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his solidarity with Qatar against What he called Western “hypocrisy” amid criticism of host Gulf country of World Cup 2022.
The global tournament he is set To open in Qatar on Sunday and last until December 18th.
Doha has come under increasing European criticism over Alcohol ban in Stadium bleachers and migrant workers’ rights.
“There will be… over 200 places where you can buy alcohol in Qatar and over 10 fan zones, where over 100,000 people He could be drinking alcohol at the same time,” Infantino said, “I personally think, then for three hours The day you can’t drink beer, you’ll live.”
“working conditions in Qatar is superior to these of European immigrants news conspiracy in Qatari capital.
“Europe should Stop criticizing and focus on improving the conditions of its immigrants.
What we Europeans were doing for The last 3,000 years, us should Be apologetic for The next 3000 years before starting give Moral lessons.
Infantino told reporters he knew how it felt like to be distinguished against And the added: “Today I feel Qatari, and today I feel Arab. Today I feel African, and today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled. today i feel (like) migrant worker.”
Of course, I’m not Qatari. Of course, I am not an Arab. I am not African. I’m not gay. I’m not disabled. I feel like That’s because I know What does it mean to be discriminated against against, to be intimidated. as a foreigner in Foreign country. As a kid I was bullied because I had red hair and freckles, plus I was Italian so imagine.”
The FIFA President stressed that Qatar is a sovereign country and it is not need Recommendations from outside over labor rights.
“I’m proud of Everyone who Contribute to this event, said Infantino.
