Fifa boss Infantino praises Qatar World Cup for keeping political game at bay
It is not about prohibiting. It is about respecting regulations. In the field of play, we play football. You need to respect the field of play. This is nothing new.The World Cup in the desert state had led to a significant amount of political discussion, with some teams voicing concerns about the host’s treatment of migrant labour, its approach to LGBTIQA+ rights and Fifa’s threats to penalise players for political statements.Maybe everyone has his own problems.
“We have to give these people a moment in time where they can forget their problems and enjoy football. Outside of the match, everybody can express their views and opinions.”He said overall, the tournament, which ends with the final on Sunday, had so far been a success, having attracted 1.7 million people in the fan zones, with some 80 000 fans attending those areas daily.
Infantino said approximately 3.27 million spectators - domestic and international - were recorded with two matches remaining.“Focus until the end and then we will, of course, confirm these feelings that we have now.”In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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