Manchester United star Christian Eriksen will wear a shirt which protests against Qatar at this winter's World Cup.
The tournament, which begins on Sunday, November 20, has created controversy not only for the unusual start time, which has been approved to avoid the heat of Qatar's summer, but also for the human rights record the host country has. It has been reported that migrant workers in the Middle East country have been mistreated while building stadiums and that LGBTQ+ people are being persecuted within the country.
Qatar’s Supreme Committee on Delivery and Legacy says that 36 workers on World Cup projects they oversee have died since 2015, but Amnesty International says there is no estimate of how many workers have died on other infrastructure projects linked to the delivery of the tournament and the real figure could in fact be 'thousands'. United legend David Beckham has also been criticised for becoming an ambassador for Qatar ahead of the tournament.
However, while many participating countries have condemned Qatar, Denmark have decided to go one step further. The Danish national team's kit designers Hummel have toned down their badge as well as that of their national team so as not to be visible at the tournament. Explaining their decision in a statement, the Danish manufacturer said: "With the Danish national team’s new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message.
"They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark’s greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record. That’s why we’ve toned down all the details for Denmark’s new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons.
"We don’t wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives. We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn’t the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation.
"We believe that sport should bring people together. And when it doesn’t, we want to make a statement."
Eriksen is likely to be called up for the World Cup having played a key role in Denmark's recent matches including being heavily involved in their two goals as they beat France in the Nations League. The 30-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in the summer and has impressed with his performances in the centre of midfield for the Reds.
Hancelos
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Qatar has horrible human rights records. Behind the scenes lots is happening whereas its looks all glossy outside. Shoutout to all countries who protest against this. And Beckham knew it too, but he cannot resist the money he has been offered. Disrespect to him.
Nonsense the migrent workers in Qatar are treated much better then the migrent in Europe. The fact that migrent in Qatar live 5 or 6 in a room is of their own choosing so they can save more money to support their families you twerp
Hancelos
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You silly people there is more human right essues in Europe rhen in Qatar look how you treat your migrent. Anti Arab phobia related by the Mordough media empire
jancdikly
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LGBTQ+ people are a minuscule minority in society yet they want to dominate and control everywhere they go. Their lifestyle is obnoxious and harmful to many people.
just like feminist who only want jobs with power to dominate others and polish thier own vanity
KingKlef
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if you want to protest, just boycott the tournament..show that you have ball..coward!!
If they are coward they won’t come out to make statements, they want Qatar to see it in their Jersey too That’s a very good way to stop the inhuman act
tumbeisu
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dont mix this dirty politics with this beautiful game
You know there is already politics played why Qatar was given the chance to host Fifa World Cup,2022
tumbeisu
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Qatar has horrible human rights records. Behind the scenes lots is happening whereas its looks all glossy outside. Shoutout to all countries who protest against this. And Beckham knew it too, but he cannot resist the money he has been offered. Disrespect to him.
Sameersays1
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dont mix this dirty politics with this beautiful game
drshajzy
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makes no sense by toming down their badge..jokers
kudcmnost
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lgbtq is not a life..its a demon follower
kudcmnost
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if you want to protest, just boycott the tournament..show that you have ball..coward!!
feyabcilp
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If the teams want to make a point of another countries belief's on people's life styles so be it. But LGBT's say they are all about live and let live and inclusion of all people's no matter what. But they won't and don't include people who disagree with their lifestyles. They only believe in live and let live "when it suits them!"
Afrosports
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Eriksen is the real definition of devil's advocate
wesarsuyz
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LGBTQ+ people are a minuscule minority in society yet they want to dominate and control everywhere they go. Their lifestyle is obnoxious and harmful to many people.
jezabdnpyz
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So the footballers protest at these games but they wear branded clothes and accessories which are made by poor kids in some poor countries. Just take stand for everything…if you believe in it
Exactly.., Bruz. 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Hypocrisy At It Best.
ndabawubafo
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muhlmt
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So the footballers protest at these games but they wear branded clothes and accessories which are made by poor kids in some poor countries. Just take stand for everything…if you believe in it
obedience122
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I still don't understand what's going on
Fuyaknotuy
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Focus on healing your Cardiac mister stop this political stunt
naris03
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Even though you back off,,,we have to witness the world cup in Qatar come what may 🚮🚮🚮
Doocdem
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U too in it?
jezabdnpyz
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What A Joke❗❗❗[Crylaugh] You Want To Protest.., Then Just Boycott The Tournament All Together. That Would Surely Send Out Whatever Message You Want To.
ManUtdAmadDialo
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There's fire on the mountain. Ronaldo has denied playing against Spain last night. The Insta goat said what we saw wasn't him but a ghost👀
vusaloyz
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Dubz