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Episode: Qatar World Cup - why is the event causing such controversy?
Description: The 2022 Men's Football World Cup in Qatar has been drenched in scandal from the moment it was announced. That controversy has only grown as the small nation has prepared to host the 31 other countries that will be participating in the tournament. Human rights abuses have been widely reported in the building of stadiums. With estimates suggesting thousands of migrant workers have died in build-up to the tournament. Now there are also concerns for fans, given Qatar is a nation where alcohol is illegal and homosexuality is punishable by death. So how do...