FAMILIES of overseas workers who died while building stadiums and infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup are demanding millions in compensation.
Human rights groups say “thousands” have lost their lives or been injured since FIFA awarded the tournament to Qatar in 2010.
They are now urging the football governing body and the Qatari government to set aside around £338m for payouts – equivalent to the prize money for the World Cup that kicks off on November 20.
This story is from the September 25, 2022 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
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