Qatar Facing Criticism , After World Cup Ambassador , Makes Homophobic Statements.
NBC reports that Qatar has come under further criticism ahead of hosting the 2022 World Cup after an ambassador called homosexuality evidence of "damage in the mind.".
NBC reports that Qatar has come under further criticism ahead of hosting the 2022 World Cup after an ambassador called homosexuality evidence of "damage in the mind.".
A World Cup ambassador made the comment while appearing in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF.
The incident comes just two weeks before the opening of the global soccer tournament, which will draw about 1.2 million international visitors to Qatar.
The incident comes just two weeks before the opening of the global soccer tournament, which will draw about 1.2 million international visitors to Qatar.
The comments were made by former Qatari national soccer player Khalid Salman.
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While speaking to a German reporter, Salman also expressed that he has issues with children seeing gay people, which he pointed out is "haram," or forbidden in Arabic.
The full interview with Salman will be aired as part of a documentary which premieres on November 8 on ZDF.
NBC reports that Qatar has faced criticism ever since the gas-rich nation was selected to host the event by FIFA in December of 2010.
NBC reports that Qatar has faced criticism ever since the gas-rich nation was selected to host the event by FIFA in December of 2010.
Amid that criticism were concerns over the country's treatment of homosexuals and potential LGBTQ tourists visiting for the World Cup.
During the World Cup, many things will come here to the country.
Let’s talk about gays, Khalid Salman, Qatar World Cup Ambassador, via NBC.
The most important thing is, everybody will accept that they come here.
But they will have to accept our rules, Khalid Salman, Qatar World Cup Ambassador, via NBC.
NBC reports that the interview was cut short after a World Cup press officer intervened after Salman began addressing his views on homosexuality
