Many oppose FIFA's choice to hold the tournament, which is held once every four years, in the Gulf country over concerns about criminalization of same-sex sexual activity.
- December 4, 2022
AceShowbiz - Controversy continues to swirl around the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar is hosting this year's highly-anticipated tournament, which is held once every four years. However, many oppose FIFA's choice of the country to host the occasion over concerns about human rights abuses, including the Gulf country's criminalization of LGBT people. It also suggests same-sex sexual activity between men and between women could result in death penalty.
In protest, several celebrities around the world have vowed to boycott the World Cup. Among those who have said to stay away from the tournament include Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart. But the issues surrounding the world's biggest sports event have not stopped other entertainment personalities from showing up in Qatar. Here are ten stars who decided to take part in the tournament amid the boycott.
