Reports from The Guardian suggest that migrant workers involved in the construction of the infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are facing exploitation and poor working conditions. The British newspaper describes the conditions as akin to “slavery.” The report indicates that at least 44 workers have died between June 4 and August 8, with more than half of them succumbing to heart attacks, heart failure, or work-related accidents. The allegations include unpaid wages and deprivation of food. These revelations raise concerns about the suitability of Qatar as the host for the 2022 World Cup, adding to previous controversies, including allegations of corruption. Additionally, there is ongoing debate over potentially changing the tournament’s schedule to winter, a proposal supported by UEFA President Michel Platini but opposed by some countries.
WORLD CUP 2022: SLAVERY IN QATAR?
