Head of UN agency seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role
Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Head of UN agency seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role After fierce criticism of the Qatar World Cup, the head of the UN labour agency on Sunday pressed FIFA's president for a greater role scrutinizing future World Cup hosts. ADVERTISEMENT International Labour Organisation director general Gilbert Houngbo told AFP before meeting with Gianni Infantino that Qatar has been a victim of "double standards" and has made significant progress but more needs to be done for its migrant labourers. ADVERTISEMENT The ILO is seeking a role carrying out "due diligence" on future candidate countries, Houngbo said in an interview. FIFA has faced increased pressure after years of criticism of labour rights in Qatar, ranging from controversy over deaths on mega construction projects to unpaid salaries and working in th