At least include the part where you thank the guy for actually being nice enough in giving you time to answer these questions. He was brilliant in answering the loaded questions and decent enough to remain extremely polite. I do not think many people would uphold such manners.
He said he cannot comment on this and that or you would have to ask others about certain things so not sure he answered the questions, he’s a bright guy who’s worldly wise.
This interview was brilliant fair play to the man and being a British man our culture constantly complains about other countries not respecting us and our country yet we think it’s ok to go and tell other nations ( cultures ) how to live ! The hypocrisy is laughable who do we think we are
exactly, Europeans had our African womens brains, genitilia and skeleton on display in paris in the 70s and only gave back her remains to be buried in 2002.
Hassan is a football enthusiast like most of us and he is a Liverpool fan. He is a lawyer by professional. He has facts on the ground. His articulation is exceptional. He is rare.
And has an American accent 😂 where its illegal to be gay, by death 🙄 why do people get so angry they're so many wars where men are fighting each other but when two men love each other its looked differently
@@sadagathajiyeva5 eh? I didnt even know he went. And where's the double standard in sitting in Qatar talking abt human rights? Dont Qataris/qatari citizens in Qatar talk abt human rights
@@NonanoN-er6de I think you aren't even aware what Gary was talking about.He was sitting in one of the stadium, presenting the football while talking labourers' right who lost their lives while building it.
Seems like a nice bloke raised some perfectly valid points. I have visited Muslim country a few times and have always found the people friendly and polite. Respect is a two way street. Well done to Qatar for hosting what has so far been a very entertaining World Cup.
Wouldn't be so nice if the remains of your son or brother or father were buried in the foundations of one of the stadia. THINK before you type, if you have the required capacity for thought, of course.....
I studied with Hassan A level back in 1996 in North Lincolnshire, hassan was subject to racism throughout his 2 years A level and so did the other 18 Omani students, 2 Egyptian and 1 Sudanese. It's impressive to see him in this position, his actual life experience in the UK has not scared him, neither he is making sweeping statements, nor he is having digs. I personally never rated talk sport because they always had a go a Eddie Hearn about Saudi money etc but respect for taking a chance to speak to Hasaan. Different culture, different law we stand for different things, and we don't have to agree or force change everyone like Tony Blair suggested- import western Values to Muslim world should be a target and we shouldn't rule out military. The issue is that who is casting judgement on Qatar is either have blood on their hand, killed millions, sold weapons to dictatorship, vetoed democracy, involved in proxy war etc Selective morality. I always felt that when you stand for something people hate you for not compromising... It drove people crazy for Qatar to hold their own and say No this is our religion, and this is our culture, but you are welcome. How many times We would hear .. these are our British value and these are our French value etc .. if you don't like it leave. Qatar says these are our values they got demonise.. Just for the record I lived and worked in both Qatar and UK .. ask any English person who lived there for their feedback .. never mind if you know you know.
Your frequent grammatical errors give you away, you're not English. Secondly, I don't believe that in 1996, 20 odd foreign students would be subject to racism in any college in the UK. Lastly, Qatar is demonstrably and unarguably a homophobic and racist country.
@@ianwilson8759 i did not say i was English, wasn't trying to blend in. I did not say we were subjected to racism at the college either, i was drawing on the timeline and our age. The point i am making is that everyone who is pointing fingers at Qatar has done worse than what they are criticizing Qatar for. So should those countries not look at themself first. The other point Ian, nations have different values, different culture, on what basis we should allow someone to dictate how someone else should live and what they believe in and what they should tolerate?
Racism is one of the most ridiculous human traits. We are one. No country is whiter than white especially not the country I was born & raised in. A large part of British history is for want of a better word embarrassing. Not one single culture is perfect in my opinion they portray control. The West are certainly in no position to impose supposed western values on any culture A World Cup is what it says on the tin and every country has the right to host a World Cup. The difficulty I had wasn’t with Qatar it was with the construction logistics in temperatures that are not conducive with our biological make up working for prolonged periods on consecutive days led to an unprecedented number of deaths in the history of hosting a World Cup
Great interview! What Hassan basically said is please talk to us before talking about us! We are different but we have alot that can bring us together ❤ as a Muslim and Arab this is the message I want to convey..
What do you mean changed your mind ? What, did you think qataris were just desert Arabs who had no brains and are backwards camel hearders ? Lol !! You are obviously living in your own little ignorant world. The qataris have proven how well behaved people they are and everyone is having a nice time there without the need for alcohol, hardly any trouble or fights. That's the way it's meant to be, of course if it was here, there would have been much violence. So much for your camel hearder mentality. Lol !
@@nuncaolvidare4895 is polygamous marriage a human right? should muslims be allowed to practice polygamous marriage in Western societies? or do you just pick human rights that is 'trending'.
Regarding the LGBTQ armband issue, you go to support your team, you show your support by showing your teams colours. What does LGBTQ have to do with football. It's is been used too criticize the Muslim religion and values, shame on the west for for forcing this issue.
Exactly! it was a trap set by the Media right from the get go. They knew damn well what they were doing and the players got sucked into it. Shame on them
@@7osam88 Yes, LGBTQ isn't allowed in Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and other religions. Why are the western countries and their media making an issue out of it? Because Qatar, a muslim country has the gut to hold world cup? And most of those western countries are christian countries...
Hassan is very engaging, I like they way he comes across. This is a better way to interview and cut out all the BS propaganda. I’ve been very critical but this I has helped me see things from a greater perspective
What a fella. Constantly on the back-foot with loaded questions and handled them with grace and poise. In a world where corruption is rife in all quarters, who the hell are we to point the finger. Positivity over cynicism please Jim, Hassan showed you the way 👍
As a British born Londoner I’ve watched all world cups since 1982 and I and I can tell you this this World Cup in my view is as good or even better then the 1986 World Cup in terms of bringing people together and to be able to watch 2 or 3 games in the same place is amazing. I had a lot of respect for Gary lineker but I think it’s time for him to step down as he’s views have given the bbc a bad name . Well done Hassan and thank you for an amazing World Cup. Ps all countries around the globe take notice of how a World Cup should be held.
As a British born man who was 10 during the 86 World Cup…I can say on all levels…this World Cup is not as good as or better than the 1986 World Cup😂😂 Where shall we start?..the unforgettable games of 86 compared to this World Cup?…the number of true footballing greats who played in 86 compared to today?
This is what a good interview looks like. Others take heed. Loaded tricky questions with time to answer. The brother handled himself and Qatar well. Putting on a great show MashAllah.
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview ! Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer. This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA. The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
Like what? this is a guy with a bias towards his culture and religion. Nothing wrong with this. Ive lived in the middle east. Some of the so called sterio types are real as they are in most places.
The BBC knew about Saville and they knew that the WTC building 7 was going to come down before it did, they are heavily bias towards Israel and will never be critical of them, will always side with Israel and will never let you hear/see the Palestinian side EVER,
@@JG-us9lu the middle east is huge and is in 2 continents Asia and Africa if you think every country is the same then you're slow and dumb you're clueless about qatar
I've gained next level of respect for Talk Sports! thank you Simon and Jim for asking the right questions and letting Hassan speak and tell his said of the story. Well done!
He told his side of the story bud dodged answering questions. He would have been better to actually say what his stance is rather tham pussyfoot around the issues. People can't respect others whose fundamental values go against their beliefs.
Lol Simon and Jim, rising to the top of the ladder, well done lads, great interview and good catch to get this chap in. Way better than the BBC and other major outlets
Fantastic interview. Much respect to Hassan for be willing to take on these loaded topics, provide clarity & show superb mannerism throughout. Qatar has hosted one of the best World Cups so far.
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged It proves that sports washing is alive and well ! It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
He come across really well, I’m 26 and I have to say this has been one of the most entertaining tournaments in my time, my friends are in Dubai/ Doha and they say everything you see in there media is rubbish, it’s a lovely place and all the people are lovely
@@danieljames4786 do you not reckon they’ve put up a good front for fans and the media? Lmao. You can’t listen to the pundits without them name dropping all the emissaries etc to dazzle them
Well done guys for doing this. Dialogue is the only way we can understand ourselves in the world. Congratulations Mr Hassan for a great tournament. I live in the United States and love everything about this tournament
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged It proves that sports washing is alive and well ! It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview ! Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer. This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA. The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
The more I listen to Hassan Al Thawadi, the more I'm impressed. Thoughtful responses to every question. I think he's going to be a prominent statesman for football within this region. Being a LFC fan, shows he has great taste too ;-) 😊
This guy conducted a great interview. It's only in recent times that our country has adopted these progressive views. Why can't we just accept not all regions have the same opinions.
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview ! Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer. This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA. The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview ! Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer. This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA. The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
As a Muslim American Hassan thank you for all you did. These nations gave so many rights to its people after hundreds of years and you guys are great to accept mistakes and work on them. There is always room for improvement. Bless you for upholding our faith and such great worldcup
We will never ever accept homophobia and intolerance. BEING TOLERANT towards intolerance is not ok injustice needs to be called out anytime its seen. Don't care what fairy tale you follow human rights are human rights.
@@stockradamus6018 Human rights when it comes to lgbtq but cannot mention illegally occupied Palestine ! Bring all the humanrights instead of focusing on the rainbow fairytale with your Doublestandards.
@@jalberto428 China puts Muslims into camps 🤷🏾 North Korea have a bigger set of morale issues, but hey ho that’s all okay let’s always focus on what the Muslim countries do right 😂
Excellent interview guys. The BBC is failing its remit so much these days with poor journalism and unbalanced content. That we can speak freely to each other and then understand another’s viewpoint is essential for us all. I was impressed by this gentleman a great deal with the passion and optimism he has for football and sport in general.
I have to agree with Mr. Al Thawadi...If you came to the World Cup to "Protest"...then THAT is wrong. As a German myself...I am glad that the German team was eliminated. If a team wants to protest the culture of a Hosting Country...Then the best form of protest would have been...Don't Go!!! Plain & simple.
I wouldn't call "believing that gays are ill and should get therapy" part of any culture. I would call it discrimination. XXI century and still believing that there is something wrong with homosexuality is what is wrong. I don't know if wearing an armband is something against their "culture". I can imagine footballers wearing armbands against bullfighting in Spain and some people being outraged (ult-right mostly), but there will be a conversation about it. There was no possible conversation about it in the Arab world, they were banned, straightaway. If I were gay and living in an Arab country, I would be gutted. Guess what? There are homosexuals in Muslim countries. Allowing that dialogue would have meant respect for people, everyone.
Really? He is a fence sitter. Stays safe and always go back to arab region celebration and the sunshine. I can see where this was going from the first 10 seconds. Just another bs merchant just like everybody else.
It's very easy to go to ANY country even the UK and show poverty levels and migrant workers treated badly. Very very easy. Bad News sells quickly and very well.
That old man said, "a man was stopped from entering with a rainbow watch...that wouldn't happen in Europe" well this ain't Europe, does he hear himself?
This was exceptional; a privilege to watch. If there has been better coverage of the politics of the Qatar World Cup, I have not seen it. Thank-you to Jim, Simon, and Hassan for an insightful and illuminating discussion.
Thank you Jim and Simon for facilitating this dialogue. And for opening channels of discussion that develop understanding. Please educate other broadcasters on how to engage
I don’t think people who live in a county who’s kids don’t know if they are boys or girls, have grand parents in care homes, spend more time with a dog than their own mothers should ever speak about somebody else’s culture . Facts
Countries where certain values are based on hating a certain group of people for being who they are and where construction workers are treated as livestock should not even be considered to host such global event.
Mr. Hassan Al-Thawadi, What a brilliant interview you had given to TalkSport n you answered so well to each question put forth to you!!! Well Done Mr. Hassan Al-Thawadi!! Added to that, I believe the people of Qatar n the Arab region would be talking for years to come about the wonderful experience n hospitality that Qatar has given to all the football fans who had come to enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2022 of Qatar!! I was working in Qatar for almost Thirty years and I do hope that whatever misconceptions that the outside world has of Qatar will change with the experience that they have had during these games!! I love Qatar with all my heart and I'm so proud to see the Nation successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022!!! May they achieve more and more successes in every field !! May God bless the Emir and the People of Qatar !! And to you Mr. Hassan Al- Thawadi, my Heartiest Congratulations on having executed such a mammoth event for the Nation!! May God bless You and your family too!!
He was clearly very articulate and well put together, and opposite of your stereotypical career activist types (picket signs & incoherently angry in your face protesting, etc) looks like. It’s a definite plus that he’s clearly western educated who’s trained in public speech. But he largely answered his questions with misdirection and non answer superlatives that sticks to his overall narrative he wanted to sell. I think at the end of the day, this is the punchline. 1.) Qatar wants to show the world we can be a global player. We have the means and willingness to host the WC. 2.) On social issues like anti-LGBQT stances, Arab world does not have a social consensus to accept that. We like money, our place in the modern world was gifted by that, we now have more than enough wealth to chart our future / self determination away from being a commodity provider and not get taken advantage by the western world like what happens to African nations with raw material goods. We are taking your “respect diversity” in viewpoints back to you western world and ask you just stfu about it.
The role of interviewers is to ask uncomfortable questions and challenge the interviewee, otherwise it would be just propaganda. Is that what you wanted? I, for one, like real journalism and one that doesn't suck it up to powerful people.
Qatar showed the West what multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity actually is and that bothers the West, who view themselves as the champions of multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity.
Hassan is amazing. The questioners with their loaded and hidden agendered questions. He answered them amazingly. Anyone else would have had a fit and ran off
The best interview I’ve watched during this World Cup been aired and hearing another view rather media bashing of LGBTQ and human Rights how wrong Qatar is etc from British News Thank you Talk sport
Some silly questions ngl, but then again they ask questions on behalf of the British public. And thank you! at least someone held this interview. Gave an opportunity for them to speak
Even though I am one of the people who isn't disgruntled by the arab world cup - this is a brilliant interview. Honestly I saw the thumbnail the day it came out and scrolled passed. Today it came on by autoplay and I was hooked after 5mins. Sadly I imagine a lot of people will scroll past like myself but if you care about the world cup and this virtue signalling this has to be viewed.
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged It proves that sports washing is alive and well ! It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
I’m from Alabama, USA and I just purchased a Qatar 🇶🇦 jersey to add to my football jersey collection…might add a Cameroon jersey next…very impressed with that team not giving up against Serbia! 🇨🇲⚽️
Absolutely. Great interview conducted in a great manner. The qatari guy needs to be less soft. Talk about how slaves in sweatshops the other side of the world make England shirts which the FA makes huge profits from. Talk about how in the euros final 10,000 England fans (with hardly any police) ransacked the event and attacked hundreds of paying fans. Talk about how England uses what should be illegal free labour from school and uni kids for the olympics & commonwealth games instead of paid professionals under contract ("volunteering" being good for your CV!). Talk about how train strikes and eco-zealots blocking transport would cause chaos in an English world cup. And how this all means that Linekar, the BBC and english critics should shut up!!
@Gillie-Monger sure if that's your position, all you need do is not engage with them or take up their hospitality. However once in the home of a host if you adopt a disrespectful stance or show aggression, you'll expect war. As an English man I could say 'every English man's home is his Castle' id defend my beliefs and inhabitants with what I felt necessary. Or we could draw example of our and the US government by invading a country without cause and start a war that way. To overcome what are fundamental religious beliefs is extremely difficult, its been tried many times in the past. To give even the smallest chance for change to take place then respectful dialogue must first be achieved. The problem with ideologies is that it can bread fanatical followers, they can come from both sides of an argument in which case violence breaks out. Who wants more disorder in this world
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged It proves that sports washing is alive and well ! It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
Fantastic interview, he comes across very well articulated in his responses and seems very engaging, bravo talksport for a genuine interview without any hidden agendas!!
This is what we call journalism. Kudos to Jim, Simon, Hassan and the entire Talksport Team. It is about giving everyone a chance to express their perspectives. The virtue signalling and agendas of spinning narratives regardless of the bare facts in Main Stream Media should end. Let's all embrace Diversity. All views respected, none condescended upon
I love that this was no holds bar interview. You could tell it was tough for him at times, but he spoke from the heart, even on the tough issues. We don't have to see eye to eye, but we are all living on this planet together. We need to find the positive common ground. Especially if like he's saying, the Arab world wants to partake in the big stage. Me personally, im getting sick of the politics in sports. It causes division. I think so far, especially for the nations in the Arab world. This has been a positive thing, in a world of negitive events. Great job on the discussion. Was time well spent. Thanks guys! 👏👏👏
Great Journalism needs balance. Well done Talk Sport. Engagement is the only way forward. Alienation is not good for anybody. Well done Hassan in not compromising your values & being objective in not shying away from the questions. RESPECT 🙌
@@sonofCW Just simply a fact. You think they are spending 200 billion for the simple prestige ? Beyond ridiculous. 100 percent sportswashing, only wilful morons could even attempt to deny it.
Hassan is one of the sweetest and smartest men I have ever met. You can feel how genuine he is. Some people might not accept it, but hey, we can't make everyone happy. So far the World Cup has been amazing
Watch the FIFA documentary, he's bent and corrupt like the rest of them, world cup was bought ( cash for votes ) 3 days after a meeting that involved Hassan, the ex president of France and Michel platini, platini states he was forced into voting for Qatar by the the french president, then Qatar buys p.s.g. and Qatar buys loads of airbus planes from France and money was given in envelopes at a hotel meeting which involved FIFA executive members and it was recorded in a sting operation, it's always been cash for votes and look at Qatar lying about stadium attendances 🤣🤣🤣 over inflating them to well above the normal capacity when you can clearly see on TV there at times 3 quarters full, even ally McCoist spoke about it live on TV as well
@@tazba5551 I understand stand mate but the vision from their regions is the same, when you look at this man and then how Abu Dhabi have transformed City, you can see they do things right, this interview is so insightful to how they think and act and I think fair play because some of the questions were pretty tough but yet very well answered
It's hardly a vision, more they are drowning in billions & billions of $$$'s cash & want to use it to buy some global power, recognition & influence ...
Genuinely not on No side BUT This gentleman being interviewed have really articulated himself well & answered the questions thrown to him clearly and also very consciously 👏🏽 my respect 🙏🏽 👏🏽 👍🏾 👌🏽 👊🏽
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged It proves that sports washing is alive and well ! It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
Whoever choose this guy to represent them was a genius.... He managed this interview AMAZINGLY. He didn't run from any question and absolutely won many ppl over.
I think that this interview is really good. It's refreshing to hear the other side instead of the narrative that some media stations are trying to push.
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged It proves that sports washing is alive and well ! It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
Hassan Al-Thawadi is the perfect ambassador for the Arab World and an individual whom must be respected for what he has done in Qatar and specifically towards the World Cup. He is not alone, there are many others who have put so much dedication to the country, region and World Cup. Educated, professional and honest in his speeches, such is not a mask, Hassan is just such a genuine individual. Excellent responses every time the media places him in the spotlight....
Likewise....and most importantly dont back down from your values however different they are from others.We can disagree and respect each other.Great job Hassan.
At least include the part where you thank the guy for actually being nice enough in giving you time to answer these questions. He was brilliant in answering the loaded questions and decent enough to remain extremely polite. I do not think many people would uphold such manners.
Agreed
100 %
Why wouldn’t he be?
he was very slippery.
He said he cannot comment on this and that or you would have to ask others about certain things so not sure he answered the questions, he’s a bright guy who’s worldly wise.
Wow this guy is well composed in this interview- like most Middle Eastern people they had to fight a media evil at every dimension. Well done Hassan.
We know who runs the media..
Thank you Talk sport for providing content that the BBC would never. 👌
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This interview was brilliant fair play to the man and being a British man our culture constantly complains about other countries not respecting us and our country yet we think it’s ok to go and tell other nations ( cultures ) how to live ! The hypocrisy is laughable who do we think we are
from qatar with respect.
exactly
exactly, Europeans had our African womens brains, genitilia and skeleton on display in paris in the 70s and only gave back her remains to be buried in 2002.
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I love you Liam for being so human
Thank you you are so right...
Hassan is a football enthusiast like most of us and he is a Liverpool fan.
He is a lawyer by professional. He has facts on the ground. His articulation is exceptional. He is rare.
Wow. A lawyer 👍
A lawyer and a Liverpool fan? Fookin Legend!
Tell that to Al Thawadi's ex co-worker Abdullah Ibhais & his family...smdh...🙄
And has an American accent 😂 where its illegal to be gay, by death 🙄 why do people get so angry they're so many wars where men are fighting each other but when two men love each other its looked differently
He is a mass murdering slaver.
Its been a fantastic world cup. The only negative aspect has been the BBC's coverage and them showing us as terrible guests in somebody else's home.
Gary was sitting in Qatar
talking about human rights.
Double standard
@@sadagathajiyeva5 eh? I didnt even know he went. And where's the double standard in sitting in Qatar talking abt human rights? Dont Qataris/qatari citizens in Qatar talk abt human rights
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I think you aren't even aware what Gary was talking about.He was sitting in one of the stadium, presenting the football while talking labourers' right who lost their lives while building it.
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@@NonanoN-er6de why did you only hyphenate once? That’s weird!
Seems like a nice bloke raised some perfectly valid points. I have visited Muslim country a few times and have always found the people friendly and polite. Respect is a two way street. Well done to Qatar for hosting what has so far been a very entertaining World Cup.
Wouldn't be so nice if the remains of your son or brother or father were buried in the foundations of one of the stadia. THINK before you type, if you have the required capacity for thought, of course.....
Hat's off to Hassan. He did a masterful job in this interview and answered all the questions with clarity and honesty. Truly enjoyed it.
I studied with Hassan A level back in 1996 in North Lincolnshire, hassan was subject to racism throughout his 2 years A level and so did the other 18 Omani students, 2 Egyptian and 1 Sudanese.
It's impressive to see him in this position, his actual life experience in the UK has not scared him, neither he is making sweeping statements, nor he is having digs.
I personally never rated talk sport because they always had a go a Eddie Hearn about Saudi money etc but respect for taking a chance to speak to Hasaan.
Different culture, different law we stand for different things, and we don't have to agree or force change everyone like Tony Blair suggested- import western Values to Muslim world should be a target and we shouldn't rule out military.
The issue is that who is casting judgement on Qatar is either have blood on their hand, killed millions, sold weapons to dictatorship, vetoed democracy, involved in proxy war etc
Selective morality. I always felt that when you stand for something people hate you for not compromising...
It drove people crazy for Qatar to hold their own and say No this is our religion, and this is our culture, but you are welcome.
How many times We would hear .. these are our British value and these are our French value etc .. if you don't like it leave.
Qatar says these are our values they got demonise..
Just for the record I lived and worked in both Qatar and UK .. ask any English person who lived there for their feedback .. never mind if you know you know.
Your frequent grammatical errors give you away, you're not English. Secondly, I don't believe that in 1996, 20 odd foreign students would be subject to racism in any college in the UK. Lastly, Qatar is demonstrably and unarguably a homophobic and racist country.
@@ianwilson8759 i did not say i was English, wasn't trying to blend in. I did not say we were subjected to racism at the college either, i was drawing on the timeline and our age.
The point i am making is that everyone who is pointing fingers at Qatar has done worse than what they are criticizing Qatar for.
So should those countries not look at themself first.
The other point Ian, nations have different values, different culture, on what basis we should allow someone to dictate how someone else should live and what they believe in and what they should tolerate?
I don't like Arabs. Now respect my views and don't try to push your values on me.
@A J the irony .. Noted.
Racism is one of the most ridiculous human traits.
We are one.
No country is whiter than white especially not the country I was born & raised in. A large part of British history is for want of a better word embarrassing.
Not one single culture is perfect in my opinion they portray control.
The West are certainly in no position to impose supposed western values on any culture
A World Cup is what it says on the tin and every country has the right to host a World Cup.
The difficulty I had wasn’t with Qatar it was with the construction logistics in temperatures that are not conducive with our biological make up working for prolonged periods on consecutive days led to an unprecedented number of deaths in the history of hosting a World Cup
Great interview! What Hassan basically said is please talk to us before talking about us! We are different but we have alot that can bring us together ❤ as a Muslim and Arab this is the message I want to convey..
Hassan handled the interview brilliantly! Qatar have done a fantastic job and all the virtue signalling frauds are laughable!
Yes mate 👌🏻
Fair play to the man 👏👏👏 im at the world cup currently and the people here are lovely!
So you're fine with a nation like Qatar hosting the world cup??
What a high quality interview. It’s changed my mind on Qatar & the World Cup.
What do you mean changed your mind ? What, did you think qataris were just desert Arabs who had no brains and are backwards camel hearders ? Lol !!
You are obviously living in your own little ignorant world. The qataris have proven how well behaved people they are and everyone is having a nice time there without the need for alcohol, hardly any trouble or fights. That's the way it's meant to be, of course if it was here, there would have been much violence. So much for your camel hearder mentality. Lol !
Has it changed your mind on sharia
@@nuncaolvidare4895 u islamophobic?
@@nuncaolvidare4895 never did once he said sharia should be introduced
@@nuncaolvidare4895 is polygamous marriage a human right? should muslims be allowed to practice polygamous marriage in Western societies? or do you just pick human rights that is 'trending'.
Regarding the LGBTQ armband issue, you go to support your team, you show your support by showing your teams colours. What does LGBTQ have to do with football. It's is been used too criticize the Muslim religion and values, shame on the west for for forcing this issue.
Exactly! it was a trap set by the Media right from the get go. They knew damn well what they were doing and the players got sucked into it. Shame on them
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Mate if i'm not mistaken even christianity and other religions as well do forbid it correct me if i'm wrong i really want to know if u can ofcourse
It's a cheap shot against Muslims. Because these people who do support liberalism want to make Muslims & Islam look bad.
@@7osam88 Yes, LGBTQ isn't allowed in Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and other religions. Why are the western countries and their media making an issue out of it? Because Qatar, a muslim country has the gut to hold world cup? And most of those western countries are christian countries...
Hassan is very engaging, I like they way he comes across. This is a better way to interview and cut out all the BS propaganda. I’ve been very critical but this I has helped me see things from a greater perspective
Hahaha, how's that preloaded Mastercard going?
What a fella. Constantly on the back-foot with loaded questions and handled them with grace and poise. In a world where corruption is rife in all quarters, who the hell are we to point the finger. Positivity over cynicism please Jim, Hassan showed you the way 👍
As a British born Londoner I’ve watched all world cups since 1982 and I and I can tell you this this World Cup in my view is as good or even better then the 1986 World Cup in terms of bringing people together and to be able to watch 2 or 3 games in the same place is amazing. I had a lot of respect for Gary lineker but I think it’s time for him to step down as he’s views have given the bbc a bad name . Well done Hassan and thank you for an amazing World Cup. Ps all countries around the globe take notice of how a World Cup should be held.
I don't think Lineker would be able to express his views on the BBC if they weren't in line with the network.
As a British born man who was 10 during the 86 World Cup…I can say on all levels…this World Cup is not as good as or better than the 1986 World Cup😂😂
Where shall we start?..the unforgettable games of 86 compared to this World Cup?…the number of true footballing greats who played in 86 compared to today?
@@nik2k13 Hmm, I think your comment shows that it's your bias that's on display here..
@@nik2k13 Pot, kettle 🤣
Thanks too all who took part in this interview. Listening to Mr Hassan has completely change my mind about Qatar hosting the World Cup
This is what a good interview looks like. Others take heed. Loaded tricky questions with time to answer. The brother handled himself and Qatar well.
Putting on a great show MashAllah.
You'll never get an interview like this on BBC
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview !
Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer.
This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA.
The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
Facts
Like what? this is a guy with a bias towards his culture and religion. Nothing wrong with this. Ive lived in the middle east. Some of the so called sterio types are real as they are in most places.
The BBC knew about Saville and they knew that the WTC building 7 was going to come down before it did, they are heavily bias towards Israel and will never be critical of them,
will always side with Israel and will never let you hear/see the Palestinian side EVER,
@@JG-us9lu the middle east is huge and is in 2 continents Asia and Africa if you think every country is the same then you're slow and dumb you're clueless about qatar
Intelligent, articulate, well balanced views from this gentleman.
Bravo Qataris for standing up for your faith and values and for the great host of this event.
It will be marked in history
Was all about money!
Marked in history to never happen again
@@jalberto428 Aah, keep crying!
@J Alberto another gay guy offended bohoo
You mean the values of brutalizing homosexuals and women?
I've gained next level of respect for Talk Sports! thank you Simon and Jim for asking the right questions and letting Hassan speak and tell his said of the story. Well done!
Lol he didn't ask any of the really difficult questions like all the constructions deaths
@@logitech2010100 They asked about compensation for the families
All the construction deaths happened in Europe too at one point in time. We advanced and moved on.
The man just paid to speak and simon is just rolling in easy money, the guy speaking fluff nothing relevant
He told his side of the story bud dodged answering questions. He would have been better to actually say what his stance is rather tham pussyfoot around the issues. People can't respect others whose fundamental values go against their beliefs.
Lol Simon and Jim, rising to the top of the ladder, well done lads, great interview and good catch to get this chap in. Way better than the BBC and other major outlets
He was found to be lying about the deaths though wasn’t he previously.
@@braindonor8753 who found him lying about the deaths? I can’t find any balanced report on that
Simon isn't mouthing off about the Arab money like he does when hes back in the studio
"I am Arab, I am Gay" wtf lmao
Pierce Morgan was first
These two have fed this lie
This is the best world cup that i have the pleasure to watch and experience. Qatar did a heck of a job organizing this event. Respect!
Fantastic interview. Much respect to Hassan for be willing to take on these loaded topics, provide clarity & show superb mannerism throughout. Qatar has hosted one of the best World Cups so far.
Hahah Qatar is a joke
@@stockradamus6018 croatia vs morroco in the final, the worst wc ever
@@stockradamus6018 just like you
One of the best interviews to ever happen. Thank you Hassan and thank you talkSPORT.
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged
It proves that sports washing is alive and well !
It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
Simon and the other guy are such hypocrites
@@sindhyarmakhdoom1238 how ??? It wasn't them virtue signalling or rainbowing
Hassan is a great ambassador for the Arab world, he has answered his critics so eloquently.
Well done in hosting a great event. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
He come across really well, I’m 26 and I have to say this has been one of the most entertaining tournaments in my time, my friends are in Dubai/ Doha and they say everything you see in there media is rubbish, it’s a lovely place and all the people are lovely
Well he's Allright, didnt say anything useful but at least he got an education from the UK, I mean where else? 🤣
The perfect ambassador. A liar, a snake oil salesman, and a charlatan.
@@danieljames4786 do you not reckon they’ve put up a good front for fans and the media? Lmao. You can’t listen to the pundits without them name dropping all the emissaries etc to dazzle them
He sounds like he's from New York
Well done guys for doing this. Dialogue is the only way we can understand ourselves in the world. Congratulations Mr Hassan for a great tournament. I live in the United States and love everything about this tournament
that last speech at the end, really does touch my heart
This guy Hassan is very well spoken and answered everything fluently
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged
It proves that sports washing is alive and well !
It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview !
Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer.
This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA.
The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
Great knowledge, fantastic speaker 👏🏼👍🏻 well done Hassan
The more I listen to Hassan Al Thawadi, the more I'm impressed. Thoughtful responses to every question. I think he's going to be a prominent statesman for football within this region. Being a LFC fan, shows he has great taste too ;-) 😊
Was loving this comments until I got to the end 😂😂
@@trevlac2000 😂😂😂 fn Liverpool
YNWA!!
@@trevlac2000 😂
This guy conducted a great interview. It's only in recent times that our country has adopted these progressive views. Why can't we just accept not all regions have the same opinions.
What a great discussion this was. Really good to hear these perspectives and the whole spirit of the conversation.
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview !
Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer.
This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA.
The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
have listened to Jim White & Simon Jordon on almost every show they have appeared on at TalkSport and I’m very sorry to report that the whole interview did not fit in anyway with how they have ever carried out an interview !
Unfortunately the interview is staged and if you listen carefully to the majority of the questions posed to Hassan they resembled how a politician would answer a question which does not come with an answer.
This tournament has been proven to be and is In every way corrupt from Qatar to FIFA.
The interviewers are manufacturing consent with a corrupt regime and a corrupt football organisation
As a Muslim American Hassan thank you for all you did. These nations gave so many rights to its people after hundreds of years and you guys are great to accept mistakes and work on them. There is always room for improvement. Bless you for upholding our faith and such great worldcup
We will never ever accept homophobia and intolerance. BEING TOLERANT towards intolerance is not ok injustice needs to be called out anytime its seen. Don't care what fairy tale you follow human rights are human rights.
@@stockradamus6018
Who created you knows what can be forbidden or not.
You care or not doesn't count
@@stockradamus6018 Human rights when it comes to lgbtq but cannot mention illegally occupied Palestine ! Bring all the humanrights instead of focusing on the rainbow fairytale with your Doublestandards.
If only the US and UK terrorists cared about the human rights of the countries they bomb
Great interview. Great guy, very personable, very engaging, very articulate, very intelligent.
Get a room already
But puts gay people to death
@@jalberto428 China puts Muslims into camps 🤷🏾 North Korea have a bigger set of morale issues, but hey ho that’s all okay let’s always focus on what the Muslim countries do right 😂
@@jalberto428 where?
Excellent interview guys. The BBC is failing its remit so much these days with poor journalism and unbalanced content. That we can speak freely to each other and then understand another’s viewpoint is essential for us all. I was impressed by this gentleman a great deal with the passion and optimism he has for football and sport in general.
Hassan is a Gem. Respect.
I have to agree with Mr. Al Thawadi...If you came to the World Cup to "Protest"...then THAT is wrong.
As a German myself...I am glad that the German team was eliminated. If a team wants to protest the culture of a Hosting Country...Then the best form of protest would have been...Don't Go!!! Plain & simple.
I wouldn't call "believing that gays are ill and should get therapy" part of any culture. I would call it discrimination. XXI century and still believing that there is something wrong with homosexuality is what is wrong.
I don't know if wearing an armband is something against their "culture". I can imagine footballers wearing armbands against bullfighting in Spain and some people being outraged (ult-right mostly), but there will be a conversation about it. There was no possible conversation about it in the Arab world, they were banned, straightaway. If I were gay and living in an Arab country, I would be gutted. Guess what? There are homosexuals in Muslim countries. Allowing that dialogue would have meant respect for people, everyone.
It utterly changed my impression of the Arabic world - impressed! I am glad to know it better.
I am glad that you came here and saw for yourself what the media will never show you! They want to divide us and hate each other…never trust media
Hassan is sound and articulate. His ability to speak and backing it up with facts is impressive.
Your not beating this guy in a debate 😅
Really? He is a fence sitter. Stays safe and always go back to arab region celebration and the sunshine. I can see where this was going from the first 10 seconds. Just another bs merchant just like everybody else.
Nothing was said, how can someone blab so much without saying anything, at least he got an education from the UK so that's something
It's very easy to go to ANY country even the UK and show poverty levels and migrant workers treated badly. Very very easy. Bad News sells quickly and very well.
@@enshalla123 !!! You are so arrogant!! So you want to say arab arw nothing without the UK education ..
So agly!
Best interview I’ve ever watched on talk sport….not people like bent,Pennant and Agbonlahor😂😂😂😂
Very charismatic and intelligent individual i can see why he was chosen to be the spokesman on this world cup campaign.
What a lovely interview! Mr. Hassan conducted himself extremely well.
Hassan is a real gentleman very polite besides being articulate...
That was a Absolutely fantastic interview. Thank you talk sport.
That old man said, "a man was stopped from entering with a rainbow watch...that wouldn't happen in Europe" well this ain't Europe, does he hear himself?
They expect everyone to live up to their values or lack there of
This was exceptional; a privilege to watch.
If there has been better coverage of the politics of the Qatar World Cup, I have not seen it.
Thank-you to Jim, Simon, and Hassan for an insightful and illuminating discussion.
Thank you Jim and Simon for facilitating this dialogue. And for opening channels of discussion that develop understanding. Please educate other broadcasters on how to engage
I don’t think people who live in a county who’s kids don’t know if they are boys or girls, have grand parents in care homes, spend more time with a dog than their own mothers should ever speak about somebody else’s culture . Facts
Spot on !! 💯 the audacity 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Countries where certain values are based on hating a certain group of people for being who they are and where construction workers are treated as livestock should not even be considered to host such global event.
TalkSport this is flippin fantastic 👏 great work.
Mr. Hassan Al-Thawadi, What a brilliant interview you had given to TalkSport n you answered so well to each question put forth to you!!! Well Done Mr. Hassan Al-Thawadi!! Added to that, I believe the people of Qatar n the Arab region would be talking for years to come about the wonderful experience n hospitality that Qatar has given to all the football fans who had come to enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2022 of Qatar!! I was working in Qatar for almost Thirty years and I do hope that whatever misconceptions that the outside world has of Qatar will change with the experience that they have had during these games!! I love Qatar with all my heart and I'm so proud to see the Nation successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022!!! May they achieve more and more successes in every field !! May God bless the Emir and the People of Qatar !! And to you Mr. Hassan Al- Thawadi, my Heartiest Congratulations on having executed such a mammoth event for the Nation!! May God bless You and your family too!!
what a lovely comment, we thank you
This guy is extremely well spoken and didn’t shy away from the questions, well done to talksport
This man answered every question, and it doesn't matter how he answered they just weren't happy with the answer. You can not argue with a fool.
He was clearly very articulate and well put together, and opposite of your stereotypical career activist types (picket signs & incoherently angry in your face protesting, etc) looks like. It’s a definite plus that he’s clearly western educated who’s trained in public speech. But he largely answered his questions with misdirection and non answer superlatives that sticks to his overall narrative he wanted to sell. I think at the end of the day, this is the punchline. 1.) Qatar wants to show the world we can be a global player. We have the means and willingness to host the WC. 2.) On social issues like anti-LGBQT stances, Arab world does not have a social consensus to accept that. We like money, our place in the modern world was gifted by that, we now have more than enough wealth to chart our future / self determination away from being a commodity provider and not get taken advantage by the western world like what happens to African nations with raw material goods. We are taking your “respect diversity” in viewpoints back to you western world and ask you just stfu about it.
The role of interviewers is to ask uncomfortable questions and challenge the interviewee, otherwise it would be just propaganda. Is that what you wanted? I, for one, like real journalism and one that doesn't suck it up to powerful people.
TalkSport has taken responsible journalism to a whole new level. The world needed to hear this!
Nice to hear the other side of the story. Balanced media is a great thing (although a rarity)
Yesir
How is this balanced. They barely challenged him.
I’d love to have heard him defend the 6,500 workers that died and slave Labour.
@@jimsim8736 no way snowflake Simon is gonna ask him about that to his face
He told you what u wanted to hear. They band a one love armband ffs
Top class interview talksport been enjoying talksport content for a while now keep it up
This guy is good. People's culture must be respected.
This chap talks sense good on him 👋
Qatar showed the West what multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity actually is and that bothers the West, who view themselves as the champions of multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity.
Excellent interview! Hassan Al Thawadi answers very well - good to see Simon staying calm and expressing patience :)
No one shall be judged without a fair hearing, Thank you for this interview
Alhumdulillah, brother Hassen is fantastic and very articulate in answering your very leading questions…. Well done my brother
Hassan is amazing.
The questioners with their loaded and hidden agendered questions. He answered them amazingly.
Anyone else would have had a fit and ran off
What a smart cookie he is, very credible chap 👍
The best interview I’ve watched during this World Cup been aired and hearing another view rather media bashing of LGBTQ and human Rights how wrong Qatar is etc from British News
Thank you Talk sport
Some silly questions ngl, but then again they ask questions on behalf of the British public. And thank you! at least someone held this interview. Gave an opportunity for them to speak
Even though I am one of the people who isn't disgruntled by the arab world cup - this is a brilliant interview. Honestly I saw the thumbnail the day it came out and scrolled passed. Today it came on by autoplay and I was hooked after 5mins. Sadly I imagine a lot of people will scroll past like myself but if you care about the world cup and this virtue signalling this has to be viewed.
Thank you Talk sport for an unbiased interview! Hassan amazing to hear you speak in every interview I have heard
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged
It proves that sports washing is alive and well !
It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
I’m from Alabama, USA and I just purchased a Qatar 🇶🇦 jersey to add to my football jersey collection…might add a Cameroon jersey next…very impressed with that team not giving up against Serbia! 🇨🇲⚽️
There’s loyalty for you
Where did you get those jersey..I wanna collect all Muslims teams..Qatar,Iran, Morocco,Saudi , Tunisia jersey...but I don't know where to get it..
@@dianaadinin3759 google u monogolloyd
A very well balanced argument delivered impeccable.
After all guests must always respect a host.
Fair play, find common ground and move forward 👏
It's called SPORTSWASHING, you ignoramus!
Absolutely. Great interview conducted in a great manner. The qatari guy needs to be less soft.
Talk about how slaves in sweatshops the other side of the world make England shirts which the FA makes huge profits from. Talk about how in the euros final 10,000 England fans (with hardly any police) ransacked the event and attacked hundreds of paying fans. Talk about how England uses what should be illegal free labour from school and uni kids for the olympics & commonwealth games instead of paid professionals under contract ("volunteering" being good for your CV!). Talk about how train strikes and eco-zealots blocking transport would cause chaos in an English world cup.
And how this all means that Linekar, the BBC and english critics should shut up!!
@Gillie-Monger respect is the last thing you and your country deserve
@Gillie-Monger why do they not deserve respect?
@Gillie-Monger sure if that's your position, all you need do is not engage with them or take up their hospitality.
However once in the home of a host if you adopt a disrespectful stance or show aggression, you'll expect war.
As an English man I could say 'every English man's home is his Castle' id defend my beliefs and inhabitants with what I felt necessary.
Or we could draw example of our and the US government by invading a country without cause and start a war that way.
To overcome what are fundamental religious beliefs is extremely difficult, its been tried many times in the past.
To give even the smallest chance for change to take place then respectful dialogue must first be achieved.
The problem with ideologies is that it can bread fanatical followers, they can come from both sides of an argument in which case violence breaks out.
Who wants more disorder in this world
What a wonderful interview. This gentleman and his organisation deserve the respect that is long overdue.
For being well spoken while sportwashing and buying the biggest event in sports 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@adesanyasnipple5338 they bought it and delivered in spades.. so get over it
You could class this brilliant interview as a meeting of great minds. And Jim was there too.
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged
It proves that sports washing is alive and well !
It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
Great minds 😂🤣😂🤣
@Jonontoast …said the guy who writes an incoherent sentence.
@@CaptainoftheCs Ha ha ha. You funny
Fantastic interview, he comes across very well articulated in his responses and seems very engaging, bravo talksport for a genuine interview without any hidden agendas!!
This is what we call journalism. Kudos to Jim, Simon, Hassan and the entire Talksport Team. It is about giving everyone a chance to express their perspectives. The virtue signalling and agendas of spinning narratives regardless of the bare facts in Main Stream Media should end. Let's all embrace Diversity. All views respected, none condescended upon
I love that this was no holds bar interview. You could tell it was tough for him at times, but he spoke from the heart, even on the tough issues. We don't have to see eye to eye, but we are all living on this planet together. We need to find the positive common ground. Especially if like he's saying, the Arab world wants to partake in the big stage. Me personally, im getting sick of the politics in sports. It causes division. I think so far, especially for the nations in the Arab world. This has been a positive thing, in a world of negitive events. Great job on the discussion. Was time well spent. Thanks guys! 👏👏👏
That was quality, a big thank you to everyone involved in setting this up
Well spoken from the organizer
Great Journalism needs balance. Well done Talk Sport. Engagement is the only way forward. Alienation is not good for anybody. Well done Hassan in not compromising your values & being objective in not shying away from the questions. RESPECT 🙌
Qatar hosted a much better tournament than I expected. I criticized the alcohol ban but it worked so well. Fans were very well behaved
Great interview, so much insight and conversations like this help with progression
This is sportwashing propaganda and nothing more.
@@Fractalchemystical Cry about it
@@Fractalchemystical judging by your name, we can see your opinions already.
I don't like Arab people. Respect my views.
@@sonofCW Just simply a fact. You think they are spending 200 billion for the simple prestige ? Beyond ridiculous. 100 percent sportswashing, only wilful morons could even attempt to deny it.
Hassan is one of the sweetest and smartest men I have ever met. You can feel how genuine he is. Some people might not accept it, but hey, we can't make everyone happy. So far the World Cup has been amazing
Utter nonsense
Watch the FIFA documentary, he's bent and corrupt like the rest of them, world cup was bought ( cash for votes ) 3 days after a meeting that involved Hassan, the ex president of France and Michel platini, platini states he was forced into voting for Qatar by the the french president, then Qatar buys p.s.g. and Qatar buys loads of airbus planes from France and money was given in envelopes at a hotel meeting which involved FIFA executive members and it was recorded in a sting operation, it's always been cash for votes and look at Qatar lying about stadium attendances 🤣🤣🤣 over inflating them to well above the normal capacity when you can clearly see on TV there at times 3 quarters full, even ally McCoist spoke about it live on TV as well
@@macjames3289 >Jewkraine flag
@@QuentinMajor thanks
You got paid to say this right?
Very good interview. Simon and Jim are becoming my go to for the best takes and insight. Running rings round terrestrial TV
Great interview, after watching this man speak I really want Dubai ownership of Man Utd now
Dubai and Qatar are 2 separate entities
@@tazba5551 I understand stand mate but the vision from their regions is the same, when you look at this man and then how Abu Dhabi have transformed City, you can see they do things right, this interview is so insightful to how they think and act and I think fair play because some of the questions were pretty tough but yet very well answered
Man utd are finished even your own Ronaldo dumped you
This is like comparing England to Frace
It's hardly a vision, more they are drowning in billions & billions of $$$'s cash & want to use it to buy some global power, recognition & influence ...
What a great segment and the truth will out. Well
Spoken and Well SAID. Respect ones country and ones culture
A fine display of diplomacy with tough pundits
Clown 'pundits'
Thank you Hassan for your time. You’ve cleared up a lot of misconceptions for us Brits
Hassan spoke so well here. Well done SJ and JW for pulling this off. Impressive stuff....
Genuinely not on No side BUT This gentleman being interviewed have really articulated himself well & answered the questions thrown to him clearly and also very consciously 👏🏽 my respect 🙏🏽 👏🏽 👍🏾 👌🏽 👊🏽
Class interview from Hasan, despite a lot of loaded questions!
Great interview & Well said Hassan 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Amazing interview.....well done to this guy
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged
It proves that sports washing is alive and well !
It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
Great great interview. Glad hassans an lfc fan. ❤
Whoever choose this guy to represent them was a genius.... He managed this interview AMAZINGLY. He didn't run from any question and absolutely won many ppl over.
I think that this interview is really good. It's refreshing to hear the other side instead of the narrative that some media stations are trying to push.
Smart and Intelligent presentation
from this Man🎩👍🏽
The only thing’s that came across in this interview was it most certainly had been staged
It proves that sports washing is alive and well !
It also proves that some people in the media are happy to help manufacture consent for a corrupt Regime & for a corrupt Football organisation !
2022 has been horrible year. Thank you Qatar and FIFA for bringing back some joy.
Hassan Al-Thawadi is the perfect ambassador for the Arab World and an individual whom must be respected for what he has done in Qatar and specifically towards the World Cup. He is not alone, there are many others who have put so much dedication to the country, region and World Cup. Educated, professional and honest in his speeches, such is not a mask, Hassan is just such a genuine individual. Excellent responses every time the media places him in the spotlight....
What passing briefcases of money around?
Just because he lived and was educated in the UK, you shouldn't immediately make him president of the world, jeesh, it's just western education.
@@haizee2330 Think you need to stop watching silly Netflix series and media propaganda
@@oryx-lordy87 what and listen to talk sport instead haha
@@enshalla123 Jealous eh.. powerpuff
Wow! Eloquence and mannerism at it's finest from Hassan.
This guy is excellent. Really impressed with his answers
Omario bolt siddiqui
Likewise....and most importantly dont back down from your values however different they are from others.We can disagree and respect each other.Great job Hassan.
Seems to have received an education in the UK to speak that well, that's a good start, still speaks alot of fluff and not much substance.
@@enshalla123 speaks a lot more substance than any of the European pundits and gesture politicians have spoken on this matter
@@omarsiddiqui9224 well he tries, I mean that's who educated him