World Cup in Qatar: an investigation into the dispute site

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How many victims at the World Cup site opened this Sunday? 6,500 were cited, while Doha only acknowledged 37. Where is the truth?




From our special correspondent in Doha, Armin Arefi

A worker on the Doha Corniche in May.  Qatar will host the World Cup from November 20 to December 18.
A worker on the Doha Corniche in May. Qatar will host the World Cup from November 20 to December 18.
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USa sandstorm sweeps the front yard Lusail Stadium, in Qatar. This gilded lantern-shaped arrangement, featuring a triangular motif from the golden age of Islamic art on its façade, offers a choice of shelter: 80,000 air-conditioned spots surround a newly landscaped green lawn. “The stadium is beautiful. said Satish, a 24-year-old electrician who was proud to have helped erect the building. This is really a very good job. »

At the new home ground, located 20 kilometers north of Doha, will take place, on 18 December, the final of the Football World Cup. Upon entering the interior, fans will be confronted with a mosaic of faces emblazoned on the wall representing hundreds of foreign workers working on the construction of the site. Certain…


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