Qatar, which hosted the World Cup soccer for the first time in the Middle East, raised concerns and protests about human rights and environmental issues from European countries, but there were also voices of opposition from local people. I was.
It was pointed out that many foreign workers died in poor working conditions during the construction of the stadium for the World Cup Qatar Games, and protests against human rights issues spread from participating teams and players. I was.
In addition, as a countermeasure against the heat in Qatar, where the daytime temperature exceeds 30 degrees even in November, the stadium was not sealed and air conditioning was used to provide a comfortable environment for the players and spectators. On the other hand, there was also a voice that there was an adverse effect on the environment, such as a large amount of carbon dioxide being emitted.
There was some resistance from the people of Qatar against this move.
A notable example was the semi-final match between France and Morocco on the 14th of this month.
Many of the locals cheered for Morocco, an Arab country like Qatar, and deafening boos echoed throughout the venue when France held the ball.
Before the game, a local Qatari man said, "Europeans think they are better than others and they don't respect Islam. I support the team of believers and I hope people can distinguish between what is right and what is wrong."
Behind the glamorous competition, it became clear that there were conflicts due to differences in values. He claimed that it was an opportunity for him to learn about the history and culture of the Middle East.
"Thanks to all the people involved in the tournament, it was the best World Cup ever." Qatar has welcomed fans from all over the world, allowing those who have visited Qatar to return to their country and share this experience and be open to others, at this World Cup, outside of competition. It's a legacy of