2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar World Cup lands in CONTROVERSY once again – The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been the epicentre right from when it was announced that Qatar will be the host nation. The controversies do not seem to end at all, as a new issue has rocked the event. Follow live football updates on InsideSport.IN.
Notably, the Qatar World Cup has been under scrutiny for various reasons. Firstly the process of selection of host did not seem to be transparent and ethical to many, and to add to that, the treatment of migrant labours working in the stadiums became a hot topic of discussion as well.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar World Cup lands in CONTROVERSY once again as hotels reject bookings from LGBTQ+ fans, asks them ‘Don’t dress like GAY’
Despite all such controversies, the global football governing body FIFA have always stated that they are confident of making the tournament a grand success. However, the emergence of a new issue might hamper their plans. According to reports, FIFA-approved hotels in Qatar are not allowing reservations from LGBTQ+ fans.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar World Cup lands in CONTROVERSY once again as hotels reject bookings from LGBTQ+ fans, asks them ‘Don’t dress like GAY’
Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and Amnesty International have reported that same-sex relationships in the country could lead to criminal charges, with a maximum prison sentence of seven years. In such a situation, the LGBTQ+ fans who had already booked their flights and match tickets have found themselves in a spiral of uncertainty, with hotels being hesitant to accept their reservations.
Daily Mail claims Swedish and Danish journalists tried to call hotels in Qatar to book reservations under the guise of a gay couple, and the responses were not encouraging at all. “If you put on make-up and dress gay, it goes against the country’s and the government’s policy. For our hotel, it’s okay (only) if you dress appropriately and do not exhibit sexual behaviour or kiss in public,” said one hotel.
“I would like to inform you that we have previously had incidents where the police have picked up Qataris at the hotel who have had homosexual relationships,” another hotel stated, explaining why they are hesitant and book reservations for LGBTQ+ fans.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar World Cup lands in CONTROVERSY once again as hotels reject bookings from LGBTQ+ fans, asks them ‘Don’t dress like GAY’
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