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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Jurgen Klopp unhappy that players bear burden of taking a stand against Qatar World Cup

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists it is wrong for players at the forthcoming World Cup to be asked to take a stand against issues in Qatar as more scrutiny should have taken place previously.

Fifa has sent a letter to all competing nations at the tournament starting later this month asking them to focus on the football and not become involved in a number of social and human rights issues which have been raised since the country was awarded the event 12 years ago.

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