Zurich ∙ When the World Cup begins in Qatar, the game of football should be the focus and political and ideological differences should not overcome it, the advice of FIFA, the international football governing body. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Fatma Samoura have requested this through a letter to the 32 countries that will attend the World Cup.
In many areas, the opinion was raised that there is discrimination against migrant workers in Qatar and that the criminalization of homosexuality is condemnable. As part of the campaign against discrimination, the captains of 8 European teams decided to wear armbands with a heart symbol. Denmark has also been controversial when it decided to wear black jerseys in solidarity with the workers who died during construction work in Qatar.
World Cup opening at 7.30 pm
Doha: Time change for World Cup opening ceremony. The opening ceremonies will begin at 7:30 PM IST on the 20th. However, there is no change in the time of the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador, which is to be held later. Kick-off is at 9.30 PM IST.
English Summary: FIFA writes to teams and says ‘focus on the football not ideological or political battle that exists