Qatar World Cup no event 'for the average fan': Germany coach Hansi Flick

MUNICH: Germany coach Hansi Flick has said he will seek advice from his predecessor Joachim Loew ahead of the World Cup in Qatar which according to him won't be a tournament for the average fan.

"I have many acquaintences who would like to to fly to Qatar but won't do so for multiple reasons," Flick told the RND publishing house, reports DPA.

"Because they can't afford the steep prices, because the situation for instance for homosexuals is not acceptable, because there are human rights violations, because minorities are excluded."

"It is a pity that this tournament won't be a World Cup for the fans. Football should be there for everyone. Therefore I say: this won't be a World Cup for the average fan."

The Qatar tournament runs November 20 to December 18. The host nation has been criticised for years in connection with human rights violations. Progress has been made but rights groups say that more needs to be done. IANS

Also read:  Germany ease past Israel in international football friendly

Also Watch: