FIFA faces lawsuit over ‘slavery’ on Qatar World Cup sites

FIFA is facing a lawsuit after a Dutch labour union likened its treatment of migrant workers to ‘modern slavery’ ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Since Fifa voted to hold the World Cup in the tiny Gulf state, Qatar, it has received criticism over the alleged exploitation of its 1.7 million migrant workers.
Gay ‘serial killer’ wore a blonde wig to ‘make him more confident’ The legal challenge was brought forward by the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation (FNV) on behalf of Bangladeshi migrant worker, Nadim Sharaful Alam.
FNV representative Ruud Baas said: ‘workers like Nadim are lured to Qatar... read more
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