'Some issues you can’t hide away from' - Harry Kane conflicted about Qatar World Cup due to human rights issues

Harry Kane has said he is conflicted about playing at the World Cup due to Qatar’s record on human rights, but says the players will use their platforms to raise awareness. Qatar was controversially handed the rights to host the 2022 World Cup, and it has put the country's record on human rights in the spotlight — while it’s use of migrant workers has also come in for criticism. Ad/> Male homosexuality can result in a prison sentence, while same-sex marriages are not recognised by the government.

Premier LeagueSpurs boost top four hopes as Kane makes history against Brighton16/03/2022 AT 21:33 Kane confirmed manager Gareth Southgate led a team meeting on Tuesday where human rights were discussed, and Kane said it is an issue the players will not shy away from. «We had that meeting last night and I think it was important to talk with the manager and the staff and the players,» Kane said at a press conference on Wednesday in the lead up to of England's friendlies with Switzerland and Ivory Coast. «Obviously we wanted to qualify for the World Cup before doing that and we've done that.

So it was our first chance to have that chat. Gareth led that meeting and we spoke about what to expect and some of the important issues which are surrounding the World Cup. »For us now as players it's important to talk among ourselves — not just this camp but the camps going forward as well in June.