Is Qatar buying fake fans?
A few days ago, a strange video filmed in Qatar went viral around the world and caused ridicule and criticism. In question? Where the arrival of many supporters from various selections involved in the 2022 World Cup which will start this Sunday, November 20, netizens immediately hinted that they would be bought by the host country to break the ice.
In the images that were revealed especially on FIFA’s official Twitter account, it seems that the supporters of Brazil, Argentina or even France did not come directly from these countries, but were citizens of India or from various neighboring countries in Asia. Suspicions were confirmed by FranceTVInfo who, after analyzing the various Instagram pages held by the fans, realized that “these groups reveal a clear connection with India“, with many fan profiles directly linked to the country.
The foreign supporters of the French team made a splash
However, there is nothing to say that these are actually fake fans. Firstly, Qatar recently denied accusations of bribing fans in a statement: “Supporters from around the world – many of whom call Qatar their home – recently added to the local vibe by organizing marches and supporters’ marches in…
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