“The treatment of homosexuals (in Qatar) is completely unacceptable,” said the former international and current head of the German Football Association, Oliver Bierhofin an interview to be published on Saturday.
The law of the host country of the World Cup (November 21-December 18) that punishes homosexuality, “does not match in any way with my beliefs”, said the 1996 European champion, who is in Qatar as a coach of choice, in a Funke group media interview.
“What criteria does FIFA actually use in awarding the World Cup?” asked Bierhoff, who believes that “awarding a contest is the most powerful weapon to advance important change.” But these changes, according to him, “must happen before the designation of the country and not after, otherwise we will no longer have any form of harassment.”
The German team, which wants to be a showcase of the values of modern Germany, beyond football, continues to express itself, according to the 54-year-old leader: “I think it’s generally good that we continue to discuss these issues outside the field of sports, to raise awareness, “he said.
Source: La Verdad
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