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22 Apr 2016

Author:
Owen Gibson, Guardian (UK)

Fifa promises panel to ensure decent conditions for 2022 World Cup workers

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[Fifa President Gianni] Infantino visited the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha and workers’ accommodation during the two-day trip and met the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and the prime minister, Abdullah bin Nasser al-Thani. “Fifa and I will take the Qatari authorities at their word and I look forward to the concrete actions which will be the real testament of will,” Infantino said. “We had a very open and positive discussion on the 2022 Fifa World Cup and a wide range of topics...I made it very clear it is essential for the Qatari authorities to ensure the country complies to international standards on the treatment of workforce and to continue at full pace with the implementation of the promised measures. The hosting of the World Cup is an opportunity to set a benchmark in terms of sustainable and fair conditions for all workers in Qatar.”.

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