Cockerill wrote on his account on the “X” platform: “Seriously, is it really reasonable to imagine playing the FIFA World Cup in a country that attacks its neighbors, threatens to occupy Greenland, destroys the law-based international order, seeks to undermine the United Nations, creates fascist and racist militias within its borders, attacks the opposition, prevents fans of about 15 countries from attending the tournament, and plans to ban all symbols of the LGBT community in stadiums.”
He continued, “This question presents itself with increasing seriousness, especially since it is still possible to reconsider and focus on holding the tournament in Mexico and Canada only.”
🏐🏟️✊Seriously, we imagine going to play the Football World Cup in a country which attacks its “neighbors”, threatens to invade Greenland, destroys international law, wants to torpedo the UN, establishes a fascist and racist militia in its country, attacks the opposition there, bans…
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With less than 5 months remaining until the start of the World Cup Finals (from June 11 to July 19) hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it seems unlikely that FIFA will change its position.
During the group stage draw in early December, Swiss FIFA President Gianni Infantino made great efforts to show his appreciation to US President Donald Trump by awarding him the first copy of the “Peace Award” presented by FIFA.
Source: “Le Figaro”
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