fifa World The Cup is a platform for nations to showcase their unique brand of football ideology combining trick and craft with power and speed, all brought together through simulated formations and tactics.
This lively role in the world’s most-watched sporting event is the idealistic fantasy of a tainted mind seeing football as only events that take place within a stipulated 90-minute time limit.
The promise of wealth, power and influence is to be found in abundance in football and some individual, federation or even country will always try to exploit the enormous potential that the three big flaws can provide.
But, burdened with diving deeper and the cost of knowledge, football also becomes intrinsically coupled with the massive real-life struggles of ordinary people who transcend the art of football and own power.
There are several approaches to dealing with the international uproar related to granting the Middle Eastern nation the rights to host the world’s largest sporting spectacle.
World football’s governing body, FIFA, can officially cite this for its decision to award its showpiece tournament to the Qataris as the first ever Football World Cup in the region to boost the accessibility and quality of football in the Middle East. As well as helping the peninsular Arab country to explore the untapped talent pool and market potential of the region.
However, the truth may be so far from something simple as to be believed by a gullible person.
And the biggest reason can be seen in the effort by football experts to play host to Qatar, which can be heard around the world, by showcasing its reputation for the sport to Qatar, a strict Middle Eastern nation with ultra-Orthodox morals. It has an opportunity to wash its reputation as – what is called the ‘modern’ outlook on it which has progressed and improved under the aegis of time.
The wheels were set in motion to bring the glorious trophy to Qatar long before the voting process to decide the World Cup venue. By the time the occasion for voting rolled around, Qatari officials had already met with the leaders to be met and the palms that needed to be greased, so as to facilitate a smooth process. can be made.
But, a lot more needs to be done to fulfill the huge commitment of hosting the biggest showpiece on earth. Especially in desert areas.
kaphala system
High quality infrastructure had to be developed or renovated to host the football games. Roads had to be built leading up to the grounds, and most importantly, places for fans and travelers visiting the country. Simply put, Qatar needed not only the construction of stadiums, but also the presence and availability of supporting facilities and facilities, so as to play a compassionate role when attempting to organize a multi-country festival. host.
And thus Qatar embarked on a mission quest to come up with the most advanced, super stadiums equipped with state-of-the-art technology to keep the Games in line with the eyes of the world. And although agree that they have done a splendid job on the infrastructure front, the point is that they have paid for with time, money, oil and a lot more painfully, blood.
The much talked about ‘Kafala’ system in the Middle Eastern region is nothing new. This is a practice that has been going on for several decades and despite clear knowledge of the sub-par treatment of migrant workers employed under this system, no one has paid any heed to it.
Common people in third world countries seeking remuneration to meet their personal needs come to the Middle East with the promise of better earnings and possibly better living standards.
However, the evil of the kafala system lies in the fact that workers who land in the desert region, their passports and certificates are taken by their employer until the end of the job in hand and in return are provided with uninhabited, overcrowded lives. There are empty spaces, unbearable working hours and the worst part is there is no way out of it.
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pot calling kettle black
While other Middle Eastern countries have leveled human rights violations against World Cup host Qatar, to put it bluntly, there is a case for calling the kettle black.
A few years ago, a trade embargo was imposed on Qatar in the form of diplomatic relations between World Cup hosts and other MENA (namely, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain) countries. Existing suppliers and vendors had to conduct their business with the help of third party countries such as Kuwait, which did not take sides in the feud.
The reason cited by Saudi Arabia for the boycott of the World Cup host country was the funding of terrorism by Qatar.
This coincided with the time when the majority of MENA countries decided to wash dirty Qatari laundry as much as they could, pointing the spotlight on the deaths of migrant workers employed on stadium construction projects. In the build-up to the most anticipated and very first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East, a move aimed at tarnishing the nation’s position in the eyes of the world.
To be honest, variations of the Kafala system existed in at least one of the four countries that declared sanctions on Qatar.
Does this mean that the world will have to wait for that country to host a global event before its neighboring rival nations begin to reveal the dark secrets of the shadowy Arab region?
modernity vs tradition
The Kafala system and the deaths of migrant workers are not the only issues that have troubled the upcoming World Cup even before a kick of the ball.
Middle Eastern Islamic regions are proud or notoriously (depending on how you want to see it) conservative. Although resistance to social change varies from country to country, strict adherence to Sharia law in the region is well documented and difficult to change.
The rights of LGBTQ+ spectators to enter the country during the tournament later this year caused a major stir as it challenged the core belief system followed in the region.
Organizers have voiced that fans traveling to the World Cup, regardless of their nationality, race, origin, preferences and preferences, will be welcomed with open arms, much to the relief of the football-loving population.
But, it seemed like mixed signs when the same organizers mentioned that they would not be able to bear the flag or responsibility if fans were to fraternize in a way contrary to their belief system. They refused to change the fabric of their society as they built on the moral codes predicted in Islamic texts.
Fans traveling to the World Cup were strongly advised to refrain from outward displays of affection in public places so as not to hurt the religious sentiments of the indigenous people.
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Liquor
Sharia law prohibits alcohol. And a major concern for the football-crazy crowd was that they were so used to watching the game with a pint of beer or an alcoholic beverage of their choice that they could not be given access to some liquid adventure.
Bear with the digression as it sheds some light on the magnitude of the scenario, with South African cricket legend Hashim Amla refusing to sport the brewing company’s branding logo due to his firm belief in Islamic principles. Word on the street is that he was fined for every game he played while wearing a shirt without the sponsor’s logo. The prolific batsman really made up for it with all the ‘Man of the Match’ and ‘Man of the Series’ awards that he managed to rack up during his prime.
Consumption of alcohol is not allowed in public places, however, a bit of cushion has been offered to traveling fans, who are reportedly allowed to consume alcohol in fan zones set up in light of the tournament. Other hospitality places will also be allowed to serve liquor to the expatriates and it was announced that beer will also be available at the venue. But, it still remains to be seen how this partial implementation will hold up against the age-old traditions and archaic mindset.
However, in a recent development, a source with knowledge of the issue mentioned that the sale and consumption of liquor would be allowed only on entry and exit from the stadium and not at the time of match or inside the stadium.
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