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| Picture by Tarek Chemaly (2007) |
Nicely, so except you have got been dwelling beneath a rock, in all probability you understand know that there is a FIFA World Cup being hosted by Qatar which can open on November twentieth.
Nicely, and in addition except you have got been dwelling beneath a rock, you have got most certainly heard of the controversies.
Listed here are some in no particular order:
The hundreds (estimates vary between 6500 to 15000) of overseas employees of died of – anticipate it – “pure causes” whereas constructing the stadia that may host the occasions.
The cash that modified palms in order for Qatar to host the match (i.e. bribes).
Article 296 of the penal code in Qatar stipulated 5 years of imprisonment over male homosexuality, and whereas there is no such thing as a doubt homophobia is rampant in soccer, this nonetheless does make an extremely odd scenario for the LGBTQ neighborhood wishing to attend the occasions.
Singer Dua Lipa made it completely clear she was not going to sing on the opening ceremony, neither will Shakira whose track Waka Waka whereas launched for the World Cup in South Africa in 2010 nonetheless reigns supreme as an anthem for the World Cup at giant.
And get this, Budweiser one of many FIFA predominant sponsors is in a good spot – apparently 500 mls of beer will set you again about 14 {Dollars} – however now evidently alcohol sale can be banned altogether contained in the stadia with Budweiser even questioning how a lot its brand can be displayed in the course of the match (simply to be clear Bud zero continues to be allowed to be bought as it’s Islamicaly compliant). Simply in case you’re questioning how Budweiser feels about it, it tweeted “properly, that is awkward”. The tweet was deleted subsequently.
The above are however a pattern of the problems revolving across the present World Cup.
Now, in case you are in Lebanon, principally a rustic actually falling aside on the seams at this level, and the place the Brazil/Germany soccer dichotomy reigns supreme, there’s nonetheless proper now little to no consideration across the problem. Persons are far more centered in direction of the floundering financial system, their skill to actually survive the month, having the ability to safe meals, and different such fundamental requirements.
So I suppose this protects the Lebanon yet one more dilemma. Whether or not to look at the World Cup or not (as of now, teleliban nonetheless doesn’t have the suitable to broadcast the match however 2 days is a very long time in Lebanon).
