Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?

Surely it’s every football fan's dream to watch the world cup live and support their team.  Imagine then being offered free tickets, accommodation and even a daily allowance to do so. For some fans heading to Qatar this November that is exactly what has happened.

But like all deals that look too good to be true, here too, there is a catch. Paid fans will be expected to be ambassadors for the tournament if they are picked to be a fan leader.  Fan leaders, as they are being called,  will be invited to the opening ceremony on the 20th of November and will take part in a filmed five-minute, fan-themed section before the match starts.

What does being a fan leader mean? Why is Qatar offering this? What is controversial about this program? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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