
FIFA clashes with European countries over human rights at the Qatar World Cup
FIFA asks teams taking part in the Qatar World Cup to “focus on the football”. Europe’s FAs respond that they will “continue to support human rights”.
Simone Santi
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I'm a sports journalist but have been working as a political reporter for a long time. Sometimes I travel and always come back too early. I was born, grew up and have always lived in Rome, with all its advantages and limits. I'm convinced that attention to civil rights and environmental protection is the foundation for good politics.
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FIFA asks teams taking part in the Qatar World Cup to “focus on the football”. Europe’s FAs respond that they will “continue to support human rights”.
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