The world football governing body, FIFA, has said it remains in “regular contact with Qatar”, amid a growing diplomatic crisis between the Arab country and its neighbours.
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates all cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday, over its alleged support of Islamist groups and its relations with Iran.
Yemen and Libya are also reported to have followed suit.
Qatar, who will host the World Cup in 2022, have denied all the allegations and says the decision from its neighbouring countries to cut ties are “unjustified” and with “no basis in fact,” according to the BBC.
FIFA have issued a short statement on Monday, saying it spoke with “the Qatar 2022 Local Organising Committee and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy handling matters relating to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
“We have no further comments for the time being.”
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