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Qatar 2022 – Has it united or divided football?

The World Cup in Qatar has been one of the most controversial and politicised tournaments in history. But has it managed to unite or divide the world of football?

The World Cup in Qatar has been one of the most controversial and politicised tournaments in history. As the tournament draws to a close, the Sports Desk team ask whether it has managed to leave the world of football more united - or divided.

We hear from broadcaster Gary Lineker, Piara Powar, director of anti-discrimination group Fare, Nasser Al-Khater – chief executive of the Qatar World Cup, as well as some of the migrant workers who helped make the tournament possible.

Panel: Nesta McGregor, Dan Roan, Ian Herbert and Mohamed El Gharbawy.

Producers: Jake Katborg & Sam Sheringham

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