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FIFA sponsors Adidas, Coke, Visa express concern over Qatar (The Associated Press)

LONDON (AP) -- FIFA came under pressure from sponsors Adidas, Coca-Cola and Visa on Wednesday to push Qatar to improve conditions for migrant workers as the country rapidly expands to host the 2022 World Cup.

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The calls from high-profile commercial backers of soccer's flagship tournament come amid ongoing concerns from rights groups over labor laws and living conditions for workers.