
<p>FIFA has sent an official letter to every team taking part in the upcoming <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">World Cup</a> in Qatar, particularly those engaging in peaceful protests. The sport’s governing body set the letter to urge the 32 teams to “focus on the football.”</p>



<p>The 2022 World Cup has received constant backlash for a multitude of problems. Corruption, human rights issues, and a migrant worker crisis are only some of the concerns in the host country of Qatar.</p>



<p>In the letter, which was signed by FIFA president&nbsp;Gianni Infantino, teams were asked to be respectful of the host country. “We know football does not live in a vacuum and we are equally aware that there are many challenges and difficulties of a political nature all around the world,” the <a href="https:\/\/www.bbc.com/sport/football/63506951" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">letter</a> obtained by BBC says. “But please do not allow football to be dragged into every ideological or political battle that exists.”</p>



<p>“At FIFA, we try to respect all opinions and beliefs, without handing out moral lessons to the rest of the world. No one people or culture or nation is “better” than any other. This principle is the very foundation stone of mutual respect and non-discrimination.”</p>



<p>“And this is also one of the core values of football. So, please let’s all remember that and let football take center stage.”</p>



<p>“We have the unique occasion and opportunity to welcome and embrace everyone, regardless of origin, background, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.”</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🗣 &apos;I think no matter what people say, it&apos;s never going to be enough.&apos;<br><br>Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson (<a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/JHenderson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JHenderson</a>) talks to <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/rickedwards1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RickEdwards1</a> about what players can do to raise awareness of human rights issues in Qatar ⬇️<br><br>🎧 Listen back <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/BBCSounds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCSounds</a> 📲</p>— BBC Radio 5 Live (@bbc5live) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/bbc5live/status/1588482000855392256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>FIFA frustrated with teams’ peaceful protests for World Cup</h2>



<p>Participating nations have already planned certain ways to help bring some of these issues to the light. Denmark will wear <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/09/28/hummel-makes-statement-with-world-cup-kits-for-denmark/">monotone jerseys</a> so that the kit manufacturer logo, Hummel, is not visible. Australia also <a href="https:\/\/www.1news.co.nz/2022/10/27/socceroos-call-on-qatar-to-decriminalise-same-sex-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently released a video</a> urging Qatar to abolish their same-sex laws.</p>



<p>Ten European teams, including <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/england-national-team-tv-schedule/">England</a>, will have their captain’s wear One Love armbands as well. <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/england-will-educate-themselves-over-qatar-issues-southgate-20211116-CMS-357019.html">The campaign</a> promotes inclusion and equality. England players have also extended an invitation to migrant workers to visit the team’s training in Qatar. These workers can watch practices and spend time with the players.</p>



<p>The World Cup is all set to start in nearly two weeks.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / ActionPictures</em></p>


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