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Fifa confirmed on Monday October 17 “ dialogue ” on the ” initiatives in favor of the workers of the construction sites of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, while its president Gianni Infantino tried once again to reassure on the respect of human rights during the tournament. Asked at a press conference in Doha about the idea of creating a compensation fund for injured workers, launched by NGOs and supported by sponsors and teams, Fifa spokesman Bryan Swanson said referred to decisions on time “. The governing body of world football maintains a continuous positive dialogue with the International Labor Organization and the International Trade Union Confederation and all relevant authorities in Qatar on initiatives that will benefit migrant workers long after the last game of the World Cup said Swanson. Under pressure from these organizations and NGOs, the small Gulf emirate has undertaken labor market reforms in recent years, including creating a compensation fund for workers who do not receive their salaries.