Qatar’s tainted tournament: The uncomfortable truths about the 2022 World Cup (Soccer 11/15)

Ian Paul Joy and Nigel Reo-Coker are joined by Miguel Delaney, The Independent's chief soccer writer, to discuss the problematic nature of the Qatar World Cup and the debate over whether players should use their platforms to speak out against the host nation and FIFA.

(01:55) -- World Cup undercut by modern slavery

(06:04) -- The intersection of politics and sports

(16:30) -- David Beckham facing backlash over ambassador role

(19:14) -- Will Qatar be the last World Cup of its kind?

(25:32) -- Burden on players to protest

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