Emmanuel Macron says World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicised’

The first World Cup to be held in an Arab country opens on Sunday
Emmanuel Macron says World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicised’
(AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Thu, 17 Nov, 2022 - 10:40
Associated Press reporters

French President Emmanuel Macron has said “sports should not be politicised”, days after it was announced that he will attend the World Cup in Qatar if France reach the semi-finals.

Speaking in Bangkok, he said issues around the host nation’s human rights record and the environment are “questions you have to ask yourself when you award the event”.

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