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Qatar and a World Cup controversy

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Introduction

Hissan Al-Tawadi, Secretary-General of the Group Organizing Qatar's FIFA World Cup tournament. Back then, the oil-rich country was all ready-confronting allegations of bribery to get the hosting gig. Nearly a decade later, with the event less than two weeks away now, this tournament is no less controversial. Denmark's kit will be toned down, including a black shirt, which the manufacturer calls the color of mourning. 16 players taking a knighted stand, condemning the World Cup host nation's human rights record.

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