World Cup organisers in Qatar respond to Australian players’ criticism, saying ‘no country is perfect’

Group running tournament praises Socceroos for raising awareness of human rights but does not address issue of same-sex relationships

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Qatari organisers of the 2022 World Cup have responded to the Socceroos' criticism of the country's human rights record, praising the group of players for raising awareness of issues ahead of the tournament while admitting that no country is perfect".

Sixteen Australian players raised their concerns about the suffering" of migrant workers and the inability of LGBTQ+ people in Qatar to love the person that they choose" in a collective video released on Thursday.

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