'Politics and sport should be kept apart!' - Will you boycott the World Cup Final?

The final of the World Cup is taking place this weekend. Argentina are taking on France this Sunday in a World Cup that has been marred in controversy. Columnist Ian O’Doherty told Newstalk Breakfast why he was boycotting the World Cup in Qatar this...

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13.05 16 Dec 2022

'Politics and sport shoul...

'Politics and sport should be kept apart!' - Will you boycott the World Cup Final?

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13.05 16 Dec 2022

The final of the World Cup is taking place this weekend. Argentina are taking on France this Sunday in a World Cup that has been marred in controversy. Columnist Ian O’Doherty told Newstalk Breakfast why he was boycotting the World Cup in Qatar this year:

Did you boycott the World Cup? Did you stick to your guns? Is it possible to separate sports from politics?

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

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