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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Felix Keith

"Brainwashed" Arsene Wenger slammed for making "stupid statements" during Qatar World Cup

Arsene Wenger’s “stupid” comments around the Qatar World Cup have undermined his credibility, according to Norway manager Stale Solbakken.

Wenger joined FIFA as the organisation’s chief of global football development in November 2019 after stepping down as Arsenal manager in May 2018 after 22 years at the helm. While part of his job involves proposing rule changes and promoting technical innovation, he has also spoken about other issues involving FIFA.

Earlier this month, he drew widespread criticism for his comments about “political demonstrations” made by players at the World Cup. Wenger appeared to suggest that players should concentrate on matches, rather than highlighting issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and migrant workers in Qatar.

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