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Qatar to stage manage World Cup fan groups through PR program

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LONDON: A program by Qatar to promote the FIFA World Cup will see groups of about 40 fans from more than 30 countries receive pay and expenses in exchange for delivering positive messages about the tournament.

Fan groups from England and Wales are taking part in the Fan Leader Program, which provides free fights and accommodation, spending money and match tickets, The Times reported.

But some supporter groups, including rebels from the England fan base as well as France and the US, have described the program as “sinister” and “distasteful.” Along with promoting the tournament, program members will be required to perform chants in front of TV cameras and maintain a pro-Qatar presence on social media.

Four members of the official England football team band, including leader John Hemmingham, have agreed to take part in the program.

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