The Danish federation donates money to migrant workers in Qatar for each November goal

Any goal scored within the Danish borders in the next month will benefit migrant workers in Qatar financially. For example, the Danish federation DBU wants to help improve working conditions in the country where the World Cup will start in three weeks.

For every goal scored in Danish amateur or professional football, the DBU will donate 10 Danish crowns (€ 1.34). Last year, more than 55,000 goals were scored in November. If that number is now reached again, it will yield nearly € 75,000 for migrant workers.

“We are looking forward to the World Cup and we will support our team. But at the same time, we are still skeptical about the human rights violations that some employees have suffered in Qatar,” the DBU said in a statement. declaration.

The proceeds of the action will be donated to BWI, the international union of workers in the construction sector. This organization has long been fighting for the improvement of working conditions in Qatar.

Amnesty International and various European football associations, including the KNVB, have repeatedly asked FIFA to set up a compensation fund for exploited migrant workers in Qatar. That fund is expected to consist of $ 440 million, equal to the prize pool for the World Cup. FIFA has not yet responded.

Last month, Denmark announced it would do so all red shirts will play at the World Cup, as a protest against the controversial World Cup. The logos of clothing sponsor Hummel and the DBU are practically invisible, because they do not want to be associated with the tournament.

The selection of Australia, who are in Group D with Denmark, France and Tunisia, last week recorded a video in which sixteen players report abuse in the host country.