World Cup 'tainted' by treatment of LGBTQI+ people and migrant workers, says Cork senator

Fifa needed to be held to account for the decision to have the World Cup in Qatar, a country where people could be put in jail for being gay, said Jerry Buttimer. Picture: Paige Young

Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has described the forthcoming World Cup as “tainted”.

Soccer fans should be able to enjoy the sport without having to think about human rights which are a concern in Qatar.