re: German reporters investigating WC2022 corruption detained in Qatar

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I can't imagine any country that cares about human rights participating in a Qatar World Cup that has killed 4000 "workers" (really slaves) in the run up. Hundreds have died already, 7 years out.

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I also view this as a possibility if the 2020 WC doesn't get de-railed another way first. A successful boycott would only take 5-10 major powers to be successful. France, Germany, Spain, and Netherlands have major influence and they are also susceptible to citizen protests. The US, UK, and Australia would join in since they are pissed at the World Cup selection process and other European powers like Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium would ride the wave. Who knows what other countries would join the boycott at that point?