The competition hasn’t even started yet as the controversies surrounding the 2022 World Cup have been pouring ink afloat in recent days. Already very controversial, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which will officially start this Sunday with Qatar – Ecuador at 5 p.m., is more than ever in the eye of the storm. In any case, the controversies accumulate dangerously around the organization of the most prestigious of competitions.
Lately it was impossible to miss “fake” supporters in the emirateforeign fans actually mobilized by the organizing committee to create an atmosphere in Qatar when the various nations arrive, but also throughout the tournament while generating positive content on social networks. The Guardian revealed precisely on this subject this Friday that these people will ultimately simply not be reimbursed by Qatar!
Another controversy for Qatar
The British daily explains that these supporters, who were offered travel, accommodation and a place for the opening ceremony of the World Cup, were informed by the Qatari authorities that they would not receive their daily allowances. The bad image given off by this system put in place by Qatar (the payment of “false” supporters) seems to have motivated the organizing committee to backpedal.
“Due to recent developments in the media, we would like to protect our visiting fans from misleading and misinformed statements regarding ‘fans receiving payment for travel’. As a result, the daily allowance will unfortunately no longer be paid. The stipend was intended to slightly increase your personal funds to help with refreshments during your stay. We have asked you from the outset to bring sufficient funds to cover your own living expenses and have committed to cover flights, accommodation and tickets for the opening game.”can we read in the email received by the fans concerned that the English media could consult.
Supporters now in financial difficulty
Problem, some fans learned this unfortunate news while they were finishing their suitcases to go to the Middle East and others were downright dependent on it. Our colleagues from Guardian take the example of a man who advanced the maintenance of his car by counting on the compensation he was supposed to receive from the emirate. This new revelation should further fuel the many critics around this 2022 World Cup, during which, against all odds, fans will not be able to consume alcohol around the stadiums.
