Stephen Kenny on Qatar: 'It’s not acceptable for so many people to lose their lives'

The Republic of Ireland manager isn't aware of any planned protest by his side when they face the World Cup hosts but he has spoken frankly about the situation in the Middle East nation

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Stephen Kenny isn’t aware of any planned protest against Qatar’s human rights record by his Republic of Ireland side when they face the 2022 World Cup hosts in Hungary tomorrow night.

However, the Ireland boss has spoken openly and honestly about the situation in the Middle Eastern country where an estimated 6,500 workers have died since the tournament hosting rights were awarded, almost 40 of them linked directly to the building of stadia.