When the Danish national football team gathered in Elsinore on Monday for their camp before the European Championships in England, all focus was on the 34-year-old striker Nadia Nadim who has chosen to be an ambassador for the Men's World Cup in Qatar.
When she met the journalists during the first day, she had to defend herself.
"Have stormed"
- I can understand that it has stormed about my ambassadorship for the World Cup.
I would like to explain why I said yes, she says in front of a large press contingent and continues:
- I was born in the region and I know how the conditions are for women, among other things.
I have used football all my life as a platform, says Nadim, who came to Denmark as a refugee from Afghanistan in 2000.
She believes that it did not take much time to think about agreeing to work as an ambassador for the championship where Denmark's men's national teams are qualified.
The gentlemen have been openly critical and will protest on the spot in various ways.
- It was a "no brainer" for me.
It is a huge opportunity to make a difference.
Just the fact that we are talking about this is a big step, she says about her decision.
"It's a stupid question"
She is not happy when she is asked how much money she gets to work for the World Cup in Qatar.
- It's a stupid question.
I get paid for it, but it's not very much.
It's not about the money.
I would have done it too if I had not received money.
Shortly after Nadim came out with the news of the ambassadorship, the aid organization Danish Refugee Council broke off its collaboration with the football player.
The 34-year-old Dane has previously been criticized for having beautifully painted Qatar.
The country is accused of human rights violations and the championship has been surrounded by allegations of corruption.