Philip Lahm, Germany Legend, Says He Will Not Attend Football World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Humanitarian Grounds

The former Germany defender voiced strong dissent against Qatar's treatment of human rights and said that he will not be attending the showpiece event this year. He said, "I prefer to follow the tournament from home. Human rights should play a greater role in the awarding of a tournament."

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Former Germany footballer Philip Lahm has said that he will not travel to Qatar for attending the football World Cup later this year, on humanitarian grounds. The former Bayern Munich star was quoted by French outlet L'Equipe as saying. "I am not part of the delegation and I don't want to go there as a supporter. I prefer to follow the tournament from home. Human rights should play a greater role in the awarding of a tournament."

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