Jamie Carragher has continued his critique of FIFA’s decision to host the World Cup in Qatar mid-season after another prominent player was ruled out of the tournament through injury.
The tournament has faced continued criticism ever since the Middle Eastern country was announced as the host back in December 2010. Much of that centres around Qatar’s human rights issues, its treatment of migrant workers and the way it won the FIFA vote.
But with the tournament just weeks away, and with the first game kicking off in Doha on November 20, there has been a renewed wave of anger. The first winter World Cup has condensed the first half of the football season, forcing a packed fixture schedule and exposing players to a greater risk of injuries.
