Infantino describes the "moral lessons" of "critics of the World Cup" as hypocrisy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the criticism of the World Cup as "moral lessons" that indicate "hypocrisy" on the eve of the start of the World Cup in Qatar, which has been subject to widespread criticism since it was chosen to organize the largest football event for the first time in the world. Arabi.

Infantino said, "I am not here to give you life lessons, but what is happening at the moment here is not fair at all. Criticism about the World Cup is hypocritical."

He added, "As for us Europeans, what we have done over the past 3,000 years, we must apologize for it over the next 3,000 years before we give lessons to others. These moral lessons are hypocritical."

Qatari officials believe that their country is vulnerable to "racism" and "double standards".

They pointed to reforms related to working conditions and safety that have been hailed as pioneering in the Gulf region.

The World Cup competitions will begin on Sunday, with Qatar facing Ecuador, the host country, in the opening match in Group A competitions at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

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