World Cup Criticism Archives

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Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives Qatar 2022 a 10/10 as reporter fishes for criticism

Western hypocrisy and double standards were called out countlessly by top officials, sports figures and social media users. The World Cup 2022 host nation, Qatar, received a perfect score from…

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German companies bagged billion dollar profits during World Cup despite criticism: official

Last month, Qatar 2022 won as “the best World Cup” in a BBC Sport poll, which saw Doha garner the vote of 78% of football fans. German companies secured billions…

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Former Qatar 2022 critic seeks to join PSG president on top UEFA board

When Klaveness delivered a controversial speech in Qatar in March of last year, she had only recently taken over as the NFF’s president. A Norwegian official who made headlines after…

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46% Germans against mixing sports with politics in major tournaments: survey

Doha repeatedly stressed that it responded to criticism by introducing major reform. Many Germans expressed their opposition to mixing sports with politics during major sporting events in a survey conducted…

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‘Set new standards’: Germany, Hungary join global praise of Qatar 2022

The Gulf state was praised by fans and officials globally for standing up to critics by hosting what has been described as “the best World Cup” in the tournament’s history.…

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Comedian Joe Lycett called out for ‘hypocrisy’ on Beckham criticism following gigs in Qatar

The former footballer’s spokesperson had previously sent a letter defending his role as the major global tournament’s ambassador. English comedian Joe Lycett has been called out for his “hypocrisy” in…

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Qatari official takes aim at ‘sugar coating of white supremacy’ by reporter

Fans from across the world who spoke to Doha News both at the stadiums and fan zones commonly said that they have felt safe and welcomed at the World Cup.…

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World Cup chance to open minds, says US tennis icon Billie Jean King

The champion’s remarks come amid growing criticism over Qatar’s hosting of the major sporting event. US tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King has backed Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World…

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Qatar’s amir questions motives behind ‘unprecedented’ World Cup criticism

The Gulf state has continued to face global criticism, mainly from the West, for issues concerning conditions for migrant workers. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has slammed an…

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