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Already criticized for being organized in winter rather than summer in a country little known for its football culture, the FIFA World Cup in Qatar has sparked much controversy.
The World Cup in Qatar is definitely struggling to make the crowds dream. Already criticized for being organized in winter rather than summer in a country little known for its footballing culture, the event has sparked much controversy, whether because of the thousands of immigrant workers who died on its construction sites, or the fear that the rigorous practice of Islam which governs the country prohibits the arrival of LGBT people or the distribution of alcohol.
To these fears was added a scoop from the English tabloid Daily Star, taken up by many international media. ” Qatar to ban sex between unmarried people during the competition. Offenders risk up to 7 years in prison. The information from the Daily Star is based on a single anonymous police source who told him that during the competition ” sex is not on the agenda unless you come as husband and wife. There will definitely be no one-night stands at this tournament “. Will the Qatari police use video refereeing to verify what is happening under the duvets of the fans?
Contacted by Désintox, a spokesperson for FIFA denies the tabloid’s information and assures that it is committed to Qatar ” to guarantee the safety and warm welcome of all participants in the FIFA World Cup. This includes ensuring that law enforcement activities related to the FIFA World Cup are strictly necessary and proportionate. As has been the case at several international events that Qatar has hosted, the privacy of individuals will be respected. “. The police will therefore not track down the love affairs of supporters, which does not detract from some of the well-founded criticisms.
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