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Players stress importance of unity and describe how war affects their preparations for the tournament
Free Lions fan group accuses governing body of prioritising profit over supporter safety
Fifa's refusal to help bring about an improvement in labour laws in Qatar was labelled an “insult” by trade unions on Friday.
Qatar are due to host the World Cup in 2022 despite estimates that as many as 4,000 workers could die building the infrastructure needed to host the competition.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter, speaking at a two-day meeting in Zurich, said that it was not the governing body’s place to interfere in any country’s affairs.
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
