FIFA World Cup 2022 reports have emerged suggesting the host Qatar has bribed its opposition Ecuador to throw away the opening match
FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022 is on the verge of start with the groups of the qualified teams. FIFA World Cup 2022 Starting from Sunday, 20th November. First Match kicks off between the host Qatar and Ecuador at 09:00 AM(GMT -7:00)
Qatar accused of bribing Ecuador players
World’s most highly anticipated sporting events across the globe the FIFA World Cup 2022 just not kicked their first ball yet and Scandals are in the limelight. The most tragic thing about this scandal is the host Qatar’s reputation on the line with this type of reports comes out. Reports indicates that Qatar bribed eight Ecuadorian players USD 7.4 million to lose the opening game by 1-0 with Qatar will score a goal in the second half.
Source of the report is Amjad Taha, The author is also regional director of the British Centre for Middle East Studies.
Taha tweeted: “Exclusive: Qatar bribed eight Ecuadorian players $7.4 million to lose the opener(1-0 ️ 2nd half). Five Qatari and #Ecadour insiders confirmed this. We hope it’s false. We hope sharing this will affect the outcome. The world should oppose FIFA corruption.” on 17th Nov 2022.
The Reported Claims are not verified yet and there were no official statement from Qatar and FIFA regarding this Report. This scandal is proven to more embarrassment the host nation has had to face. FIFA is already criticised at large for giving hosting of such a big tournament to Qatar as there were lots of migrate labour workers died to make this tournament happen. Also to mention that Qatar is the country that does not shown support to the LGBTQ+ community.
Singer Dua Lipa refusing to be part of the opening ceremony citing these human rights violations in the host Country Qatar.
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