CONMEBOL wants teams to 'leave controversies behind' in Qatar
In response to a coalition of 10 European nations who seek to "support human rights" at the World Cup, CONMEBOL has called for everyone to leave the politics alone
Ever since its announcement, the Qatar World Cup has been riddled with controversies, chief among them the human rights violations mainly in regards to migrant workers’ conditions, as well as Qatar’s outlawing of same-sex relationships.
With 10 European nations forming a coalition in support of human rights, wanting to protest against Qatar’s policies, CONMEBOL has chimed in to reveal its stance on the matter.
The South American football confederation (CONMEBOL) has issued a statement calling for “unity in support” of the tournament which is as follows:
"CONMEBOL and its 10 member associations join the call for world football unity in support of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
"A country eager to show its hospitality and warmth, magnificent sports venues and 32 prepared teams with their greatest potential, ensure a tournament that will undoubtedly go down in history.
"As few times in history, human society today needs the powerful message of sport in general and football, the most popular of them, in particular.
"This message is powerful because it is universal, it goes far beyond political or ideological disputes, temporary disagreements and occasional confrontations. It is a message full of optimism, tolerance, inclusion, diversity, union.
"The
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022is the best opportunity to consolidate the values on which football is founded.
"This is especially so in the new generations, in girls, boys and young people, who hope and seek that football is not tarnished or distorted with biased or partial visions.
"The time has come to leave controversies behind and value and enjoy a true all-embracing party, eagerly awaited by the entire planet."
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