FIFA President Joseph Blatter responded to criticisms regarding the working conditions on the 2022 World Cup sites in Qatar. Blatter pointed out that France and Germany lobbied for Qatar to host the tournament and suggested that responsibility is shared. He emphasized that European politicians and governments should also express their opinions and that large European companies are involved in the projects. Blatter’s comments came in the context of ongoing concerns about the treatment of workers on World Cup construction sites, with reports from organizations like Amnesty International raising alarms. The European Parliament also passed a resolution addressing the issue. Qatar has faced scrutiny and pledged to improve conditions.
QATAR 2022: BLATTER TACKLES EVERYONE, INCLUDING EUROPEAN COMPANIES
