Sunday 6 November 2022 06:40 PM Qatari minister blasts 'arrogant' critics of World Cup host's repressive ... trends now

Sunday 6 November 2022 06:40 PM Qatari minister blasts 'arrogant' critics of World Cup host's repressive ... trends now
Sunday 6 November 2022 06:40 PM Qatari minister blasts 'arrogant' critics of World Cup host's repressive ... trends now

Sunday 6 November 2022 06:40 PM Qatari minister blasts 'arrogant' critics of World Cup host's repressive ... trends now

Qatar's foreign minister has said the country's critics are 'arrogant' and 'cannot accept a small country from the Middle East' is hosting the World Cup, amid criticism of the nation's LGBTQ rights record.

'Preaching from a distance is not a solution, said Qatari foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani in an interview with Sky News.

'Calling to boycott the World Cup, or those who are not coming to the World Cup, it's their decision at the end of the day, but why deprive the people and the public from attending and enjoying the World Cup.'

FIFA awarded the World Cup to Qatar in 2010 and it has since spent tens of billions of dollars on preparations ahead of the competition that kicks off on November 20.

But the energy-rich Gulf state has faced constant scrutiny over its treatment of foreign workers as well as its poor record on LGBTQ and women's rights.

Footballer stars have come under fire for taking money from the Qatari government in the lead up to the tournament, including David Beckham and Gary Neville.

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, pictured right, has said in an exclusive interview that Qatar's critics are 'arrogant' and 'cannot accept a small country from the Middle East' is hosting the World Cup

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, pictured right, has said in an exclusive interview that Qatar's critics are 'arrogant' and 'cannot accept a small country from the Middle East' is hosting the World Cup

Qatar's emir (pictured right shaking hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino) has raged against an 'unprecedented campaign' of criticism over preparations for this year's football World Cup, saying no other host country has ever faced the same level of scrutiny

Qatar's emir (pictured right shaking hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino) has raged against an 'unprecedented campaign' of criticism over preparations for this year's football World Cup, saying no other host country has ever faced the same level of scrutiny

The foreign minister said critics should look to problems in their own countries first, suggesting 'there's a lot of people from around the world who are just seeing this as a sense of arrogance.' 

'What kind of message are they sending to their own public?' by boycotting the World Cup, he asked.

Qatar's emir raged against what he called an 'unprecedented campaign' of criticism over his country's hosting of World Cup in October, saying no other host nation has ever faced the same level of scrutiny.

Energy-rich Qatar has spared no expense in its grand plans for the first World Cup in the Arab world, promising the country will enjoy a lasting legacy.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the Qatar World Cup, the first in an Arab nation and which is expected to attract at least one million foreign fans, will be the 'best ever'.

The Qatar World Cup is the first in an Arab nation and is expected to attract at least one million foreign fans.

But since being awarded the honour of hosting the tournament, the country's human rights record and treatment of migrant workers has been firmly in the spotlight.

Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville was humiliated during a guest host appearance on the BBC's Have I Got News For You over his World Cup commentary role in Qatar.

In February, it was announced that David Beckham agreed a £10million deal to become an ambassador for the country over the decade, which has resulted in him

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