Supporters of the effort to boycott the World Cup in Qatar this month — in response to human rights abuses in the the country — say the movement is growing traction.
Hertha's supporters hold a protest banner against the World Cup in Qatar during a German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Nov. 5, 2022.
Tim Sparv, former Finnish national team captain, told EuroNews he believes FIFA is"rattled" by the attention the boycott calls have garnered while citing a letter the World Cup organizing body sent to participating countries this spring urging them to focus on sports over politics.
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