sports should French President Emmanuel Macron said it would not be politicized on Thursday, brushing teeth off Suggestions it should boycott World Cup that will start in Qatar in some days.
The decision to me award Qatar hosting rights for The 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including accusations against Qatar over Rights issues.
Some rights groups and politicians called for diplomat boycottsaying political leaders should Do not travel to Qatar for The eventeven if it was team qualifies for The final Phase.
Macron was asked about this during a visit to French Thailand media He will travel to Qatar if Les Bleus reaches the semifinals, he said should not be politicized.”
“Whether the question is climate or whether it is about human rights, you should Don’t ask yourself these questions when event It happens, but when it is attributed” to a host country, he said.
Qatar has faced Criticism from human rights groups over Issues like addressed of Migrant workers, environmental impact of Open-air air- Air conditioning in stadiums and fact That homosexuality is illegal in The conservative Muslim country.
World Cup organizers have said time and again that everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or background, is welcome during the tournament. tournament.
The government of Qatar said employment system was still work in progress But he denied a lot of Charges by Amnesty International and other human rights groups.
“I am constantly talking with Qatar and other countries on “All issues we have had frank, friendly and constructive relations,” Macron said when asked about the criticism.
France established close relations with Qatar A key Economically.
Some European diplomats told Reuters that pressure to keep good links with Qatar is increasing with the progress of the continent for winter of Energy shortage, as the Middle Eastern country is seen as an alternative gas supplier to Russia.
“Me, no know in What is the context of the Olympic Games that we will organize in France (in 2024) place on “On a geopolitical level,” Macron said.
“But this is big events Supposed to allow athletes of all countriesincluding sometimes countries In the war live their sport.
“And the also To find, through sports, ways of discuss where people They can no longer talk to each other. I think that should are preserved.”
