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FIFA sponsors voice concern of Qatar working conditions

High-profile sponsors of FIFA have voiced concerns over reported human rights issues in 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar.

FIFA sponsors Visa and Coca-Cola have put pressure on football's governing body to improve conditions for workers in Qatar.

Qatar is set to host the 2022 World Cup and concerns have been raised over labor laws and living conditions for workers. In May 2014, Qatar proposed new labor reforms to scrap controversial elements of the nation's current regulations.

But as reports of poor conditions continue, FIFA is being put to task to do more to help the situation.

A statement from Visa read: "We continue to be troubled by the reports coming out of Qatar related to the World Cup and migrant worker conditions.