Qatar World Cup official Nasser Al-Khater has come under fire for comments made following the death of a Filipino migrant worker during the World Cup - stating that 'death is a natural part of life' when asked about the tragic fatality.
Authorities in Qatar have launched an investigation after reports found that the man in question was involved in a forklift truck incident, slipping off a ramp whilst walking alongside the vehicle at Saudi Arabia's training base.
Questioned about the incident and how it will affect the tournament going forward, Al-Khater responded by saying: “We’re in the middle of a World Cup and we have a successful World Cup and this is something you want to talk about right now? I mean, death is a natural part of life, whether it’s at work, whether it’s in your sleep. Of course, a worker died – our condolences go to his family. However, you know, I mean it’s strange that this is something you want to focus on as your first question.”
