French footballer Zahir Belounis secures exit permit
The 33-year-old athlete, who has been locked in a legal dispute with his sponsor, has been held up by rights groups as an example of what's wrong with Qatar's kafala system.
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In response to appeal, FIFA says it can’t help Zahir Belounis
The world's governing football body's response comes as the 33-year-old French footballer expresses suicidal thoughts after not being able to leave Qatar.
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French footballer remains in limbo as he awaits exit permit
Zahir Belounis was not granted an exit permit on Monday, despite hopes that he and his family would be home in France this week.
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Back in France, Belounis faces uncertain future
Frenchman said Qatar “nightmare” ended his football career, but added that he bears no ill will to the country or its citizens.
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Footballer told he can leave Qatar amid pay dispute with Al Jaish SC
Zahir Belounis hopes to head home to France after officials grant him a long-awaited exit permit on Monday.
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Plight of two pro athletes in Qatar puts kafala back in spotlight
At a time when Qatar is fending off criticism from all sides about its human rights record, two international football players have gone public with reports of poor treatment, contract…
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