Human rights charity Amnesty International have slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino after he urged countries participating in the upcoming World Cup to avoid protesting against Qatar's dreadful human rights record.
Infantino has sent a letter with his message just over a fortnight before the tournament kicks off in the Middle East country. Qatar still criminalises same-sex relationships and it has been alleged that thousands of migrant workers have died building the stadiums games will be played in.
Some countries are planning to wear a 'One Love' rainbow armband as a form of protesting. But in his letter, Infantino urged the teams taking part to "focus on football" and avoid "ideological battles".
