The main person in charge of the organization of the World Cup in Qatar, Hassan Al-Thawadi, accused the BBC of making a “very racist” coverage of the World Cup. At issue are “anti-match” comments made by Jurgen Klinsmann, a former German footballer and coach, during Iran’s match against Wales, which the Iranians won 2-0.
“Iran played very well. They were the best team, until minute 95 or 96. Right? And still, he coverage that we have seen, for example from the BBC, talking about how [o antijogo] it’s part of the culture [do Irão]???????? It was “very, very elitist” and “very racist”, considered the person in charge, in an interview with talkSPORT, quoted by the Telegraph.
In addition, Hassan Al-Thawadi also criticized the BBC for having started its coverage of the World Cup in Qatar with a monologue by former British soccer player Gary Lineker – who for about three minutes spoke about the controversies that marked the preparation for the competition.
Admitting that the “sad part” is that he admired Gary Lineker when he was “growing up”, Hassan Al-Thawadi said it is “very disappointing” that the former footballer has never wanted to “engage” with the Qatari organization, which he contacted “many times” to have a conversation to get the chance to show his position: “In less listen to us.” “There has never been the desire to hear our part of the story,” stressed the main person in charge of the organization of the World Championship.
They never bothered to listen to the other party or at least present a balanced view” of the facts, defended Hassan Al-Thawadi, who considered that the use of the “OneLove” bracelet – however prohibited it may be – would be “a problem”.
On twitter, gary lineker was surprised by Hassan Al-Thawadi’s interview: “Well, this is news to me. Neither my agent nor I have received requests to be involved with anyone. [da organização] Qatar 2022. I have my weaknesses, but I’m not that rude. Very strange”.
Well this is news to me. Neither my agent nor I received any requests to associate with someone involved in Qatar 2022. I have my weaknesses, but I’m not that rude. Very rare. https://t.co/Gzob8pY3fv
—Gary Lineker ???????? (@GaryLineker) November 28, 2022
Source: Observadora
