Relations between FIFA and Qatari authorities have broken down after football’s governing body reportedly began bombarding the World Cup hosts with legal letters.
The World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage and there are now just eight matches left in the tournament. While the action on the pitch has brought plenty of entertainment, the competition has been far from smooth away from it.
The most contentious World Cup of all time has been dogged by criticism, ranging from Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and members of the LGBTQ+ community, to the disputed environmental impact and issues with crowds at stadiums. FIFA’s vote to send the tournament to Qatar has been mired in corruption allegations – and the organisation is now locked in various legal battles with the hosts.
