Denmark’s Football Team Accuses Qatar’s World Cup Owners of Human Rights Again – But They Still Won’t Boycott

Team captain Simon Kejer, who was recognized as a hero by UEFA last week for saving the life of Kristian Eriksson, reiterated the team’s opposition to the tournament to be held in Qatar, which was at the center of allegations that thousands of migrants while working The workers had died. Infrastructure for finals.

Despite organisers’ rebuke over scandal, Kajer calls out potential World Cup qualification “Football Party” for the Danes and said that the players would let the Danish Football Association (DBU) take responsibility for it “political struggle” off the ground.

“My point as captain is that we, the players, did not choose the 2022 World Cup to be played in Qatar and we are very critical of the human rights situation in the country,” he said. The AC Milan defender told the association.

“Of course, we continue to fully and strongly support DBU’s critical line towards Qatar.

“We players have publicly shown our position regarding the World Cup in Qatar on several occasions, but now we have to focus on the game on the pitch – to qualify for this World Cup – and then leave the DBU, As an organization, [deal with politics]. »

Premier League stars including Chelsea players Antonio Rudiger and Kai Havertz stood for Germany in shirts spelled out the words ‘human rights’ before a qualifying game in March, and Norway – whose ranks include top striker Erling Haaland – also lined up for Germany. Worn topped with a human authority message. Addressed the leaders before one of his matches.

Nevertheless, with players and nations yet to boycott the final, Norway voted against the move and Denmark, using their website pages dedicated to the issue, insisted that they would not dismiss the tournament.

Instead, Denmark has limited its action on the issue to meetings with FIFA, Amnesty International and “Representative of the organizers of the World Cup”, Including “Many Important Letters” to the governing body.

“This is a controversial decision and there are still major human rights challenges among the hosts of the World Cup”, DBU President Jesper Möller says.

“Since 2015, DBU has been working to drive change in Qatar, working closely with our Nordic partners and following the advice of the trade union movement and Amnesty International, among others.

“The DBU board and management are at the forefront of bringing changes to Qatar so that players can focus on the game on the pitch. It is our managerial responsibility to continue the fight for better human rights in Qatar.

In April, DBU CEO Jakob Jensen said a newspaper article by a sports historian claimed that the protests would make no difference. “Jumped to some easily-bought conclusions and points on opinion polls on citizens’ proposals and boycotts.”

“We have visited Qatar twice with our Nordic federal partners”, he said. “This was done in collaboration with the advice of the trade union movement, the United Nations Labor Organization, the International Labor Organization and Amnesty in Denmark.

“During the visits, we criticized the state of power in Qatar and met with migrant workers who are affected by it. While meeting outside the official schedule, migrant workers ask us to maintain the criticism and come back. . “

talked about jensen “Gross violation of human rights”reiterated that Denmark would not have voted in favor of the World Cup, called for democratic reforms in FIFA and said that the Danish team wore ‘Football Support Change’ T-shirts before matches. “A step in the right direction” – But he doesn’t boycott “Create better conditions for migrant workers”.

“It puts more pressure on supporters, football associations and sports organizations”, Argument-t-il. “He turns his back on problems.

“When the pandemic allows, we will visit Qatar again, presenting our criticisms and pushing for reform. “

Denmark’s players to host Scotland on Wednesday “Frequent updates on Qatar’s conditions” by Amnesty International, the association said.