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Qatar World Cup: Has football become a side show?
Published 3 years, 6 months ago
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32 teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar. It’s the first winter championship and first tournament to be held in the Middle East. But the choice of host has come under scrutiny; homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, and poor conditions for migrant workers building the facilities has faced backlash.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our sports correspondent Rob Harris and Alistair Bunkall, our Middle East correspondent, discuss the human rights issues surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the world cup.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our sports correspondent Rob Harris and Alistair Bunkall, our Middle East correspondent, discuss the human rights issues surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the world cup.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont