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Simon Collings

Gianni Infantino admits Qatar is ‘not paradise’ but insists he is seeing positive changes before World Cup

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says there have been positive changes in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits Qatar is “not paradise” but insists he is seeing positive changes in the country ahead of this year’s World Cup.

Qatar has come under scrutiny for its human rights record and conditions for migrant workers since being announced as hosts for the 2022 football showpiece.

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