The head of FIFA feels “Arab”, “gay”, “working migrant”.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that he feels.arab“, “gay“, “migrant workerDuring the inaugural press conference of the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Doha on Saturday. “Today I feel Qatari, today I feel Arab, today I feel African, today I feel gay, today I feel disabled, today I feel a migrant worker.– he said in his introductory monologue. World Cup organizers in Qatar are facing fierce criticism over human rights and discrimination, particularly LGBTQ+, as the tournament approaches on Sunday.

The FIFA chief then condemned “moral lessons” which include “hypocrisy“Performance on the eve of the opening of the competition, which is subject to severe criticism. “What is happening now is deeply, deeply unfair– he said, addressing the journalists. “Allusions to the World Cup are hypocritical. For what we Europeans have done in the last 3000 years, we should apologize for the next 3000 years before we teach others moral lessons. These moral lessons are just hypocrisyhe shouted.

That’s pure racism. Everyone in the world has the right to encourage whomever they want.

Gianni Infantino

He referred to the articles published in several countries: Spain, England, France, characterizing them as “false supporters» South Asian fans show their support for the teams participating in the World Cup. “That’s pure racism. Everyone in the world has the right to encourage whomever they want.Since being appointed to host the event in 2010, Qatar has been the target of heavy criticism, which has intensified as the event approaches; including those who worked on World Cup sites. Qatar is the first Arab country to host the event, and leaders of the gas-rich emirate are no longer hiding their anger at the barrage of criticism, condemning “racism“.

As for the excitement of the Qatari authorities suddenly banning the sale of alcohol outside stadiums on Friday, it was brushed aside by the Swiss.Personally, I think you can survive three hours without beer. Whether in France, Spain, Scotland.“Besides the use of alcohol, several supporters associations were worried about this sudden turn of events. How can you be sure there won’t be other threads? What happens if foreign supporters wear rainbow colors or if couples show signs of affection in this conservative country where homosexuality and sex outside marriage are criminalized?

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Several Western constituencies have reiterated their intention not to shy away from these human rights issues while in Qatar. The English and German federations have warned that they are ready to pay the fines set by FIFA if necessary. The Americans want to decorate their base camp with a multicolored flag. The captains of the eight national teams also announced their intention to wear inclusive armbands during the competition. Hugo Lloris, the goalkeeper of the world champions of France, however, announced that he is refusing this initiative, which was criticized in his country. But England captain Harry Kane’s arm will be watched by millions ahead of the match against Iran on Monday.

This human rights issue therefore continues to dominate World Cup news on the eve of the curtain raiser. Most of the 32 teams have arrived. Brazil, expected to be the latest selection to land on Saturday night, will no doubt be greeted by thousands of supporters to welcome Neymar and company. Gianni Infantino undoubtedly dreams that the possible scenes of joy will help to finally bring football to the fore and forget the controversies.