Qatar 2022 chief contradicts critics saying they are listening and should focus on the facts
September 9 - With 70 days to go before the World Cup, Qatar 2022 chief Nasser Al Khater has reiterated that the host nation has received a lot of unfair criticism over the staging of the tournament.
Organizers held a press conference, the first in many months, to address criticism and concerns over Qatar's hosting of the World Finals in November and December. Al Khater said the remaining work was "cosmetic" with the infrastructure and operations in place.
In 2010, FIFA awarded the World Cup to Qatar, but after allegations of corruption in the auction race died down, scrutiny shifted to the Gulf nation's track record in human rights and labor law. In 2017, Qatar moved to abolish the infamous kafala system that ties migrant workers to their employer, but serious concerns remain about the effectiveness and enforcement of the new labor laws.
“We believe that much of the criticism is unfair and not based on factual reality. Whatever criticism we believe is fair, we have considered it,” Al Khater said. the argument that Supreme Committee boss Hassan Al Thawadi also used to refute criticism from Football Federation of Norway president Lise Klaveness at the FIFA Congress last March in Doha.
But other concerns remain and organizers have not explained how they will deal with the behavior of supporters who break local laws and whether there are enough beds available for supporters, with some groups of supporters deciding to base in neighboring Dubai and charter flights during matches. days in Doha.
Since 2010, Qatar has spent around $220 billion to build and develop seven new stadiums, a metro system, new highways, hotels and other infrastructure, but Al Khater claimed that the cost of World Cup in Qatar was “in line with or less” than the last three World Cups. Qatar reportedly spent $6.5 billion on World Cup-specific infrastructure.
On Friday, the Lusail Stadium, where Al Khater spoke to the media, will stage the Super Cup, a major test event for the venue which will host the World Cup final on December 18, the culmination of the inaugural Cup of the world in the Arab world. world and the first world finals to be played in winter. The tournament was moved from its traditional summer slot due to heat concerns.
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September 9 - With 70 days to go before the World Cup, Qatar 2022 chief Nasser Al Khater has reiterated that the host nation has received a lot of unfair criticism over the staging of the tournament.
Organizers held a press conference, the first in many months, to address criticism and concerns over Qatar's hosting of the World Finals in November and December. Al Khater said the remaining work was "cosmetic" with the infrastructure and operations in place.
In 2010, FIFA awarded the World Cup to Qatar, but after allegations of corruption in the auction race died down, scrutiny shifted to the Gulf nation's track record in human rights and labor law. In 2017, Qatar moved to abolish the infamous kafala system that ties migrant workers to their employer, but serious concerns remain about the effectiveness and enforcement of the new labor laws.
“We believe that much of the criticism is unfair and not based on factual reality. Whatever criticism we believe is fair, we have considered it,” Al Khater said. the argument that Supreme Committee boss Hassan Al Thawadi also used to refute criticism from Football Federation of Norway president Lise Klaveness at the FIFA Congress last March in Doha.
But other concerns remain and organizers have not explained how they will deal with the behavior of supporters who break local laws and whether there are enough beds available for supporters, with some groups of supporters deciding to base in neighboring Dubai and charter flights during matches. days in Doha.
Since 2010, Qatar has spent around $220 billion to build and develop seven new stadiums, a metro system, new highways, hotels and other infrastructure, but Al Khater claimed that the cost of World Cup in Qatar was “in line with or less” than the last three World Cups. Qatar reportedly spent $6.5 billion on World Cup-specific infrastructure.
On Friday, the Lusail Stadium, where Al Khater spoke to the media, will stage the Super Cup, a major test event for the venue which will host the World Cup final on December 18, the culmination of the inaugural Cup of the world in the Arab world. world and the first world finals to be played in winter. The tournament was moved from its traditional summer slot due to heat concerns.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1662830853labto1662830853ofdlr1662830853owedi1662830853sni@i1662830853tnuk.1662830853ardni1662830853mas1662830853
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