Arab countries are known for hiring migrated labor force and then exploiting them, but apparently, Qatar made several positive promises while applying for 2022 Soccer World Cup. Even recently, when they unveiled first prototype of their world cup venues, they never disclosed what the actual working conditions are there for workers working round the clock. But, thanks to international organization of human right, The Amnesty International, who brings what the ground reality is in front of the world, they condemned the organizing committee and sub-contractors for exploiting labor by forcing them to work day and night and in life-threatening working conditions. Everybody knows how punishing climate could be in this part of the world, and when this Arab nation can ask international soccer players to play there during summer, you can guess what they would have been doing to the taskforce being hired from around the world, especially from Asian States to work there. Reportedly, several … [Read more...]
Scolari sees a World Cup champion in Brazil
World cup is just seven month away and every qualified team is tiding its shoes to present itself as the toughest opponent in front of the world. This biggest soccer event has ever been one of the most popular sporting events around the world, and this year too, its curiosity is touching the sky, thanks to its host Brazil where soccer is a region in itself. Off late, Brazil could never be a team as they are famous for and to make a significant change in their world up campaign, football association recalled their favorite Luiz Felipe Scolari to manager the affairs. This is the same 65-year-old soccer brain who made them won 2002 world cup event and expecting a similar return, Scolari has done some impressive changes to the squad; we have seen the results in just concluded Confederation Cup which Brazil won impressively. Actually, every time a host is the biggest contender for any world cup and Brazil is just following the tradition to claim itself as the biggest possibility to keep the … [Read more...]
Ronaldo shines in WC qualifier against Sweden
Cristiano Ronaldo is known to be a silent player who speaks with his performance on the ground, but when he speaks; it means a lot. After his extension dispute with Real Madrid this is probably the first time he is outspoken in the media defending his national side’s chances to be in the Brazil world cup. Portugal defeated Sweden with just one goal in last playoff that brought them closer to their world cup qualification thanks to Ronaldo who again proved his worth for the national side. Looking at the final score, no one can predict how many lost opportunities were there which could have won them with a comprehensive lead, but anyway, a win is always a win and Ronaldo became the only performer for Portugal national soccer team. Though, he never overstates his performance in any match but looking at the importance of their world cup participation, he exaggeratedly praised his form and what he could do for the national team. Actually, he has been a most talked about player off late … [Read more...]
Toure denies his unsettled reports with Manchester City
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been a famous personality off late not for his performances on the field but for his tweets he used to ruled out rumors that he is unsatisfied at Etihad Stadium and wants to leave them. This time, media is not responsible as this is a manmade story where everyone misunderstood former striker Rodney Marsh’s statement and interpreted it as he said 30-year-old is unhappy with last year’s league runner up. Interestingly, he took the help of Twitter to let the world know what actually lies beneath and frankly tweeted, “Hey buddies, don’t listen to the rumours, I’m happy at City. How can I be unhappy when I get so much love and respect from everyone at City;” he also posted a picture of himself along with his brother. Notably, he has been one of the few consistent performers for Manuel Pellegrini’s side who has served them as the vice-captain as well in absence of skipper Vincent Kompany which shows his worth for the club. Many times, it is … [Read more...]
Switch lab is entrusted for World Cup blood and urine testing
Posing another blow to upcoming world cup host, FIFA has decided to test urine samples of all the players, not in Brazil, but in Switzerland – a move that can doubt Brazilian laboratory’s credential to property do the job. Apparently, it was earlier decided that all the samples would be tested in the host country at Ladetec laboratory in Rio de Janeiro, but after its accreditation was revoked by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), world’s soccer governing body decided to take the services of laboratory in the Olympic capital of Lausanne. The decision could bring a new embarrassment for Brazilian authorities as they are already under pressure after allegations of corruption in world cup expending and repeated extensions for widespread pending development work over there. It is actually not so simple to take the blood the urine samples across the Atlantic as it would cost more money to FIFA, yet governing body seems to be agreeing for an extra cost head into their balance sheet. Many … [Read more...]
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