Just in: Fifa could consider stripping Qatar of the 2022 World Cup if its record on the treatment of migrant workers does not improve within 12 months. This move comes after a report authored by a Harvard professor commissioned by the world footballs governing body into its human rights responsibilities. Fifa has come under fire over its failure to consider human rights issues in host countries including Brazil, Russia and Qatar and its reluctance to exert its influence to improve the situation.

In particular, the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar building the infrastructure to host the 2022 tournament has come under the spotlight following a series of investigations by NGOs and the Guardian.

Professor John Ruggies report makes 25 explicit recommendations, praising Fifa for making a start in addressing the situation by commissioning the report. But he said it must now match its words with action.

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Qatar given 12 months to end migrant labour exploitation. Fifa asked to strip Qatar as hosts of 2018 world cup. If Qatar does not act it faces UN enquiry. Prof John Ruggie appointed by Fifa to produce a report on Human rights violations. There are major human rights issues facing the 2018 World Cup.

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