Arsene Wenger slams Socceroos for speaking out against Qatari regime but praised their World Cup run

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger criticized the Socceroos for questioning the Qatar regime’s human rights record in a video made before the start of the World Cup, then praised their historic campaign in Qatar.

Former Arsenal manager Wenger, who is FIFA’s head of global football development, criticized teams that have held “political rallies” over Qatar’s human rights record and treatment of LGBTQ people.

Legendary manager Arsene Wenger (pictured) criticized the Socceroos for speaking out against the Qatari regime, before hailing their historic World Cup campaign.

Speaking at a news conference at the end of the group stage of the cup, Wenger, 73, suggested that teams that took political stances before the competition failed because they were not “mentally prepared”.

‘You know when you go to a World Cup, you know you can’t lose the first game. Teams that have the experience to play in tournaments like France and England played well in the first game,’ he said.

“Teams that were mentally prepared, with the mindset to focus on the competition, and not the political rallies.”

Wenger is believed to have been criticizing Germany (pictured covering her mouth in political protest) and Denmark, who both underperformed at the World Cup and spoke out about human rights in the highly conservative Gulf country.

Wenger is believed to have been criticizing Germany and Denmark, who underperformed at the World Cup and spoke out beforehand about human rights in the highly conservative Gulf country.

Germany failed to qualify for the round of 16, suffering a shock 2-1 loss to Japan, while Denmark finished bottom of Group D behind France, Australia and Tunisia and were knocked out of the tournament.

Wenger has since come under fire for criticizing teams that have expressed their discomfort with Qatar’s human rights record.

The Socceroos made the most significant and highly publicized political statement of any competing nation by releasing a three-minute video before the tournament expressing concern about Qatar’s human rights record.

“Shameful comments by Wenger,” former footballer Craig Foster wrote on Twitter.

‘Propagate FIFA’s line that athletes should not stand up for human rights and that the desire for social justice inhibits sporting performance. Human rights are not politics, Arsene and values ​​should not be for sale.’

Writer Daniel Austin echoed Foster’s sentiments, writing on Twitter: “Sad to see the depths Wenger has sunk to since taking over his job at FIFA.”

There is absolutely no way you would think Germany was wiped out because they briefly stood up for something they believe in. Another who will do and say what he’s told for a few pounds. Pathetic really.

Despite making headlines around the world and being asked many questions about the video when they arrived in Doha, the Socceroos performed at their best and exceeded most expectations.

The Socceroos made the most significant and highly publicized political statement of any competing nation by releasing a three-minute video before the tournament expressing concern about Qatar’s human rights record.

Despite making headlines around the world and being asked many questions about the video when they arrived in Doha, the Socceroos performed at their best and exceeded most expectations.

Wenger acknowledged how well Graham Arnold’s team had done during the briefing, noting the team’s running prowess and ability to maintain structure.

Wenger acknowledged how well Graham Arnold’s side had done during the briefing, highlighting the team’s running prowess and ability to maintain structure.

“We can see how Australia has done so well, they kept their form all last night with high value running backs,” Wenger said.

The Aussies ran a combined 120 kilometers during their group matches, second only to the USA of the 32 teams competing in Qatar.