Qatar hires fake fans from Pakistan to fill stadiums for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup: Reports


Qatar hires fake fans from Pakistan to fill stadiums for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup: Reports

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Oil-rich Currently, Qatar is the subject of intense media attention due to allegations that it has paid fans. Hundreds of “fake fans” from Pakistan were allegedly hired by the host nation to sing and dance at the eight World Cup stadiums in an effort to incite fan enthusiasm. Each fan receives $10 and 3 meals per day, accompanied with free accommodation.

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The Middle Eastern country’s ambition to host the FIFA World Cup has been hampered by disputes over the hosting rights. The country’s strict laws for arriving fans, human rights concerns for migrant workers, and charges of corruption have all had a negative impact on how people view the globe.

Before the tournament’s big kickoff this Sunday, November 20, there have reportedly been “fan parades” in Doha, involving celebrations with supporters allegedly from England, Brazil, Argentina, and several other countries.

The local Tiktok channel Qatari Living has published a number of videos showing World Cup fans arriving in Doha. However, this has drawn criticism, with the accusation that the fans were paid actors and immigrants posing as fans.

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Activities that are permitted and prohibited for fans when they are in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup

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The World Cup in Qatar will be considerably different for spectators from abroad. Major sporting events, when intense passion, drink, and mob mentality combine, can occasionally result in bad incidents. This time, however, supporters are speculating as to whether other carefree occasions of joy and celebration may be imperiled by regional legislation.
Early in October, a tweet featuring a banner that advised visitors to Qatar to respect the country by abstaining from homosexuality, dating, alcohol consumption, and “immodesty” provided an illustration of why supporters are perplexed.

Although it turned out that poster was created by a group of Qatari citizens rather than an official organization and that the tournament organizers in Qatar deemed it “factually inaccurate,” its widespread circulation demonstrates why some supporters are still confused of what they are permitted to do.

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Other concerns center on spectator behavior within World Cup venues. For instance, it is typical for fans to remove their shirts during celebrations in the UK, a practice that appears at odds with Qatari society’s traditional dress code. Authorities could enforce this, but it is anticipated that how well these rules are applied will be greatly influenced by the surrounding circumstances.

For instance, taking off your top in the stadium on the spur of the moment after watching your team score is different than roaming among families in the street shirtless. Police have been instructed to rule with a “soft touch” throughout the competition, yet the uniformity of their conduct cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that their forces are selected from many nations.

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