Politics is overshadowing the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which faces corruption claims, and widespread condemnation for its laws against LGBTQ2 people, and how migrant workers were allegedly treated. Redmond Shannon looks at how some athletes and fans are taking a stand, the bizarre comment from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and the criticism Canadian officials are now facing for travelling to the event.
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