Richard Keys has bizarrely claimed BBC bosses blocked their TV personalities from praising the World Cup in Qatar.
The former Sky Sports anchor, who now heads up beIN Sport’s coverage, has been a vocal supporter of the tournament, having worked in the region for a number of years. Keys has again heaped praise on the football festival, which culminated on Sunday with Argentina’s thrilling victory over France.
But while there is little doubt that the on-field product delivered, question marks over the country’s dubious human rights record, hostile views on the LGBTQ+ community and reports of thousands of migrant workers remain.
