Tory Politician Calls on Coca-Cola to Justify Qatar Soccer Deal
- Coca-Cola sponsors pub showing of England match for MPs
- Host Qatar and FIFA have made homophobic comments, Tory says
A drinks kiosk selling Coca-Cola beverages at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
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A peer in Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservative Party called on Coca-Cola Co. to justify its decision to sponsor the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after the hosts and FIFA president were accused of making homophobic comments before the tournament began.
Robert Hayward, a Tory member of the House of Lords, demanded answers from Coca-Cola at an event the company is hosting in London on Monday. The drinks manufacturer is sponsoring a showing of the England v Iran match for lawmakers at a pub near Parliament.