Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has known as for ‘each soccer match’ to be staged within the Center-East after attending the World Cup in Qatar.
Pietersen posted a social media video of supporters outdoors one of many World Cup stadiums the day after Argentina beat France within the remaining.
He contrasted the peaceable scenes with the chaos ultimately yr’s European Championship remaining between England and Italy, when 1000’s of ticketless followers tried to storm Wembley Stadium.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stated all soccer tournaments needs to be staged within the Center East after having fun with the expertise of the Qatar World Cup
However Pietersen was {accused} of ‘ignoring’ the deaths of 1000’s of migrant staff through the constructing of stadiums and infrastructure in Qatar.
The previous batsman wrote: ‘A soccer match WITHOUT hooligans. Having been at that Wembley shame final yr and now in Qatar, Qatar was so significantly better.
‘On one other stage truly. Perhaps each soccer match needs to be within the Center East the place the fan expertise will be loved by mums, dads, boys, women – EVERYONE! Nicely accomplished, Qatar!
‘P.S. pls do not reply with any negativity to this submit except you have been bodily in Doha and skilled what many individuals did. Thanks.’
Hundreds of Argentina followers attended Sunday’s World Cup remaining during which they defeated France
Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup after an epic remaining that went all the way in which to penalties
Again on December 14, Pietersen tweeted: ‘Qatar, Saudi & Dubai in just a few days. The Center East is prospering.
‘Economically secure and rising quick, protected & safe, training A Grade & solar shines the place everyone seems to be smiling.
‘I can see why so many individuals have moved and are contemplating leaving Europe to reside right here! #ThePlaceToBe.’
He additionally posted a video and tweet praising the ambiance created by Argentina followers at their quarter-final with the Netherlands on December 9.
Pietersen witnessed a World Cup remaining for the ages as France twice fought again to parity towards Argentina – in regular time and additional time – earlier than shedding on penalties.
However his submit instantly attracted criticism for overlooking human rights abuses and migrant employee deaths in Qatar.
One remark stated: ‘Now think about 1000’s of staff dying to construct a rhino sanctuary with wonderful services.’
One other stated: ‘If solely you cared for minority rights like you take care of the rhinos, Kevin.’
Pietersen’s social media submit praising Qatar did not win favour with everybody on Instagram
One different reply stated: ‘Not everybody might get pleasure from safely with the specter of arrest and demise, no homosexual or LGBTQ+ folks might even journey out and watch the sport.
‘The alcohol ban was most likely the explanation their [sic] have been no hooligans however let’s not overlook in regards to the corruption and archaic guidelines surrounding the homosexual group… and ladies’s rights on this nation.
‘It is a shame that this World Cup went forward in such a hostile place. So no not EVERYONE might get pleasure from it!’
