It is damage in the mind – 2022 FIFA World Cup ambassador makes controversial claim on homosexuality as Qatar gears up to host tournament Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

It is damage in the mind – 2022 FIFA World Cup ambassador makes controversial claim on homosexuality as Qatar gears up to host tournament

FIFA World Cup ambassador makes extraordinary statement. An ambassador to the has made an extraordinary claim regarding homosexuality, saying that it's 'damage in the mind.' In an interview with German television ZDF, former international Khalid Salman addressed the issue of homosexuality being illegal in the gulf state. The tournament is expecting visitors from all over the globe, with organisers of the FIFA World Cup insisting that everyone is welcome. The controversial comments from World Cup Ambassador Khalid Salman came in an interview for German television, in which he called gay people ‘haram’ and said they have ‘damage in the mind’.

Read more: The controversial comments from World Cup Ambassador Khalid Salman came in an interview for German television, in which he called gay people ‘haram’ and said they have ‘damage in the mind’.Read more: The tournament will be heading to the Middle East for the first time after Qatar controversially won the bid in 2010. A flurry of moral issues have plagued the tournament before it has even begun, with the competition shifted to winter to avoid excessive heat. Thousands of migrant workers have died preparing the stadiums; prices are extortionatly high, and homosexuality is illegal in the country. According to , gay people could still be setenced to death penalty, and Salman was asked to comment on the issue. According to , the ambassador insisted that fans must respect the laws of Qatar while visiting the country, saying: “They have to accept our rules here. (Homosexuality) is haram. You know what haram (forbidden) means?” Salman was then asked why the issue is considered haram, to which he replied: “I am not a strict Muslim but why is it haram? Because it is damage in the mind.” The report claims that the interview was immediately stopped by an accompanying official, with FIFA and World Cup organisers later pressed for comment. Gianni Infantino: everyone's view is equally valid! Moral relativism. Stick to football
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Conmebol calls for nations to leave controversies behind ahead of FIFA World Cup

A number of nations, including England and Germany, have already expressed their concerns over the FIFA World Cup. However, Conmebol,!the South American governing body, has called for unity, saying per ): “Conmebol and its ten member associations join the call for world football unity in support of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. A country eager to show its hospitality and warmth, magnificent sports venues and 32 prepared teams with their greatest potential. They ensure a tournament that will undoubtedly go down in history." It continued: "As few times in history, human society today needs the powerful message of sport in general and football, the most popular of them, in particular. The message continued: "This message is powerful because it is universal, it goes far beyond political or ideological disputes, temporary disagreements and occasional confrontations. It is a message full of optimism, tolerance, inclusion, diversity, union." It concluded: "The time has come to leave controversies and controversies behind and value and enjoy a true ecumenical party, eagerly awaited by the entire planet. Let the ball start rolling to bring joy and emotions to everyone!”FIFA says World Cup focus should be ‘on the football’, or – for any fan attending as a guest of Qatar – the brown paper envelope in your hotel room.FIFA says World Cup focus should be ‘on the football’, or – for any fan attending as a guest of Qatar – the brown paper envelope in your hotel room. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found