Quote from: paxmao on December 04, 2022, 10:55:51 PM

I have recently meet a few people that are just not watching any football match of the World Cup because they feel that the Qatari government has ignored many of the most basic human rights. I already knew that in most emirates of the area, there are several classes of workers. The elite does not really work or they just manage at high level or do politics or get paid as "local partners" of foreign companies. A second level, Muslims but not of the elites are mid-managers. Europeans and Americans are despised, but they are necessary for skilled jobs. For example, if there is a queue for a restaurant, the locals will be seated first even if they arrive last. Obviously, Europeans are willing to put up with the shit but the price is two to three times their salaries at home.

An now we get to the last tier: Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshis, Philippines,... the moment they arrive, their passports are taken from them and they are stuck in the country for periods of 5 or more years. No air conditioned in the barracks, misery salaries, medieval work conditions...

I do understand that some of us will decide not participating on this. The Cup is filled with blood.

All these are just allegations and most likely propaganda. Nobody has really brought proof that these things really happen. It's all hearsay. It's very hypocritical for people from Western countries to try and act like they're saints. Qatar has been hosting a very nice world cup since but since it was announced that Qatar would be the host of the world cup different people have been fighting them.
Human rights are trampled on in every country of the world including the UK and US. Qatar never said you can't go to Qatar if you are gay, just don't bring flags and all what not.

Whoever will not be watching the world cup should know that they would not be missed. Sports brings people together and so far in this world cup it has done that. You can use your platform to speak out against injustice but don't make accusations you can't defend.