Gary Lineker's hard-hitting opening World Cup speech as he addresses Qatar's human rights issues

Wales Online

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Gary Lineker's hard-hitting opening World Cup speech as he addresses Qatar's human rights issues

Gary Lineker's hard-hitting opening World Cup speech as he addresses Qatar's human rights issues

Wales Online

Published 20 Nov 2022

The BBC presenter delivered a stern opening salvo as the broadcaster started its World Cup coverage in earnest

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