BBCNEWS Sportsday June 4, 2024 19:40:00
Rights are universal and apply everywhere" after fifa asked nations competing at the qatar world cup to "now focus on the football". the world governing body wrote to all 32 teams following a controversial build—up to the tournament which starts two weeks today. the fifa letter was criticised by human rights watch, amnesty international and lgbtq+ campaigners. while acknowledging the "significant progress" made by qatar, a joint statement issued by members of the uefa working group on human rights and labour rights said it would "continue to press" fifa for answers on outstanding issues surr...