Funny how the same voices who spent months lecturing Qatar about morality, governance and whether it was fit to host a World Cup have gone remarkably quiet when it comes to issues surrounding the tournament in America.
Referees banned from travelling, political controversy, logistical concerns, outrageous ticket prices, yet the outrage seems to have disappeared overnight.
The silence is as revealing as the criticism ever was.
#WorldCup
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating. As you enjoy some time with family today, don’t forget those with empty plates, those living under bombs, and those suffering genocide and oppression. Don’t look away when it’s easier to. Peace and love to all. 🍉❤️ #EidMubarak
Salah: I want the standards to remain high, Liverpool to play good football that the opposition fears, and to be regularly competing for trophies
English media: Drop him. This is a declaration of war. Fans will turn on him.
And they wonder why they're losing jobs to fan media.