6,500 bodies, exploitation of human rights - World Cup boycott in Qatar called for

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has already cost many lives.

A German fan organization calls on the DFB to boycott the World Cup.

Munich / Doha - In winter 2022, the soccer world championship is to take place in Qatar *.

The tournament in the desert state is extremely controversial, many scandals about human rights violations and bribery have come to light in recent years.

Now is the time to act for a fan organization.

DFB: Fan organization calls for a World Cup boycott in Qatar

"ProFans" has called on the German Football Association * to boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

“We know very well that many football fans are looking forward to the games of the German national team.

We are just as aware that a world championship is the high point of their careers for athletes, "said an introductory statement from the alliance, and then clearly demanded:" But there is nothing that could justify accepting the human rights violations in Qatar , yes, even knowingly and approvingly by participating in the tournament.

We call on the DFB to cancel participation in the World Cup in Qatar. ”

The British newspaper

Guardian

recently reported that more than 6,500 guest workers had died during construction work in Qatar since the World Cup was awarded in 2010.

The sheet relied on government information.

The human rights organization Amnesty International then called on Qatar to independently investigate deaths among migrant workers.

Qatar's government, however, said the death rate among millions of foreign workers is in an expected range.

The newspaper report misled the public.

DFB: World Cup participation in Qatar "would be the end of ethics and dignity"

Nevertheless, the voices get louder after a boycott.

For “ProFans” it is clear: “A lavish football festival on the graves of thousands of migrant workers - to take part in it would be the end of ethics and dignity.” Football has a social responsibility.

"If the DFB wants to retain a last bit of credibility, it has to cancel its participation in this tournament, and now!", It said in the message.

Recently, several Norwegian clubs, including record champions Rosenborg Trondheim, founded a boycott movement and urged the national association NFF to refrain from participating.

The association has so far rejected a boycott and would like to bring about changes through ongoing dialogue.

According to “ProFans”, it is not possible to “look beyond” the situation in Qatar.

Especially since a boycott of the World Cup by the German national team could have a signal effect: “We are sure that others will follow Germany's example.”

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