Gary Neville in emotional World Cup tribute to Qatar stadium workers as he throws down government challenge
dailyrecord.co.ukGary Neville has paid respects to those who have died as a direct consequence of the World Cup - challenging governing bodies to scrutinise the way the tournament has been organised.
Neville has spoken out frequently on the tragic circumstances that have seen over 6,500 migrant workers lose their lives as a result of building new stadiums for Qatar 2022 - only adding fuel to the fire of the multiple controversies that have surrounded a tournament that has been looked upon with much negativity.
With this World Cup being the first ever to be held in the Arab world, the former Manchester United star has welcomed the idea of a global competition which has seen editions in Africa and Far East Asia for the first time this century.
But with the tournament opener nigh, Neville went live on air to challenge the actions of those in power. Speaking on beIN Sports ahead of the tournament opener with the hosts facing Ecuador on Sunday evening, Neville aired his thoughts on the current controversies.He said: "Depending what part of the world you're in!
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