Hosts Qatar hired fans for the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to the lack of expected interest.
The Qatari government provided $10 per fan per day, 3 meals a day and free accommodation for the Pakistani fans who were rented separately for each country. In addition, the jerseys and flags of those countries were distributed to the rented fans.
Qatar has also prevented the risk of empty stands with its rented fans.
On the other hand, if there are still gaps in the stands a few hours before the match, foreign workers from the surrounding constructions will be brought to the stands by paying their wages.
“THEY ARE MASSING ON THE STREETS”
Speaking to British The Express on the subject, a Qatari said, “I saw hundreds of Pakistanis wearing Brazilian jerseys while walking on the streets of Doha. I swear I saw Pakistanis marching on the streets for 7 different countries during the day.” made the statement.
Another Qatari told The Express, “They’re like hired actors who are all paid for. The state pays them all.” said.
“It’s BETTER THAN PLAYING TO EMPTY TRIBUNES”
French footballers Edouard Rowlandson and Youssef Krou, who previously played in Qatar, confirmed that such a practice exists in this country.
“At the games, they used to pay construction workers to bring them to the stands so that the stands would be full. It was frankly embarrassing, but we preferred to play in front of someone rather than in front of empty stands,” said Rowlandson. said.
“THEY EXIST IN EVERY ORGANIZATION!”
The Ministry of Development and Statistics of Qatar cited two-thirds of Qataris as the reason why “paid supporters are in all events and do not go to events”.
BRITISH ‘SPY’ FANS
It turned out that Qatar also offered some British fans $105 per day, free flight tickets and 5-star accommodation to make positive comments about the country.