Qatari players have a tough challenge trying to focus on football in the midst of negative media attention. The opening match of the World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador, which will be played today, is overshadowed by rumors of result manipulation. British-Bahraini influencer and journalist Amjad Taha announced on his Twitter account a few days ago that Qatar has paid a total of 7.4 million dollars to eight Ecuadorian players for the 1-0 victory.
ttn-50