The World Cup is the most watched sporting event on earth.

Some predict that this year’s matches in Qatar could be watched by 5 billion during the month-long tournament.

But the grand spectacle of the World Cup is stained with allegations that migrant workers have died to make it happen. So what does it take for the world to look away? And what happens when sport and politics can’t be separated?

Today, journalist Kieran Pender on how the world game found itself defending human rights abuses.

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Guest: Journalist, Kieran Pender

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