England Coach had challenged his country to reconsider its position on boycotting the World Cup 2022.
Gareth Southgate did not see the attempt to boycott the Qatar World Cup as a long-term solution to enforcing human rights in the Gulf state.
“I know the issues themselves aren't complicated but all of the repercussions, the diplomatic relations, dealing with other countries and other organizations are extremely complicated, I think," Southgate explained
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According to a report by The Guardian, a British daily newspaper, the construction of sporting venues in Qatar had racked up 6,500 migrant deaths.
In his argument, Southgate brought up the difference in cultures, political systems of the two countries, and potential diplomatic tension that would arise from the boycott.
“We are in such a complex world of deals. As we have seen with Saudi Arabia recently. On the one hand, people are talking about investments in Newcastle.
“On the other hand, we are going to ask them to reduce the oil prices so we can get out petrol cheaper. We are observing these things all in a state of well, this is difficult and entwined,” he argued.
He also pointed out the hypocrisy of England players being aware of the working conditions of the migrant workers for years but still participated in the qualification matches for the World Cup.
"I think as soon as we've entered the tournament that's the point we decide. We've known for four years or eight years that this is going to be in Qatar. Is the stance against Qatar as a country?”
He insisted England’s boycott of the World Cup would not stop it from proceeding.
"I don't know what that achieves. It would of course be a big story but this tournament would go ahead.”