MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 01:35:08| >> :600:349246329:349246329:
World Cup header WWW

World Cup

Sepp Blatter calls for improved working conditions in Qatar

By , Rugby Editor
FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants improved conditions for migrant workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for improved conditions for migrant workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Amnesty International recently claimed that workers are being "ruthlessly exploited" in the country as they build the infrastructure for the tournament.

Blatter has now acknowledged that a change needs to take place after meeting with International Trade Union Confederation president Michael Sommer.

"Contrary to many reports, the unacceptable situation in Qatar regarding working conditions is of big concern to FIFA, and myself," he tweeted.

"I'm convinced Qatar are taking the situation seriously and that change will come."

FIFA recently confirmed that the 2022 World Cup would be staying in Qatar amid calls for the tournament to be moved.

ID:119219: cacheID:119219:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1739:
Written by
Jack Prescott 
Restore Data
Share this article now:
President of FIFA, Joseph 'Sepp' Blatter, gives a press conference following a meeting of the FIFA task force with Paletestinian and Israelian football federations in Zurich, on September 3, 2013
Read Next:
Blatter hints at World Cup playoffs axe
>
Read more about Sepp Blatter Off The Pitch