Why are people boycotting the Qatar World Cup?
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It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! It’s been labelled the most controversial World Cup in history. Nevertheless, preparations for Qatar 2022 are in full swing and we’re now less than two months away from the start of the tournament. There have been critics ever since the small Middle Eastern country with a questionable human rights record was selected as host back in 2010. But those voices are now growing louder, and some football lovers are even preparing to boycott the whole thing. These include former French star Eric Cantona and 2014 World Cup winning captain Philipp Lahm from Germany. What’s their problem with Qatar? What about the event’s environmental impact? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Could insects replace meat? Can exercise snacking help me beat a busy schedule to stay fit? Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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