DOHA: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the decision to award the hosting of his much-vaunted new Club World Cup to China despite the country facing international condemnation for the treatment of its Uighur minority.
On Friday the European Parliament called for targeted sanctions to be imposed against Chinese officials. In response, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV pulled its coverage of Arsenal's Premier League game against Manchester City.Ozil has also been deleted from Chinese versions of the popular Pro Evolution Soccer mobile game. Arsenal, however, distanced themselves from their player's comments.
Next year's competition will be the last in its current format before it goes to China as an expanded 24-team tournament to be held in June and July of 2021.
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