Plas scandal: Ecuador's 8 players reportedly bribed to lose against Qatar

In recent weeks, there have been increased reports exposing human rights violations, the country and the lack of guarantees they have to face an event that unites numerous cultures from around the world.

If that were not enough, the World's officials are already facing serious accusations that would leave them in a bad light. According to Amid Taha, expert on strategic political issues and regional director of the British centre in Saudi Arabia. He reported that eight players from Ecuador were allegedly bribed $7.4m in exchange for victory in the match against Qatar.

Is there pressure on Ecuador to lose against Qatar?

The journalist warned that domestic sources from Ecuador and Qatar confirmed the operation and urged the world to reject such an act.

According to the report, residents from Qatar have offered money to Ecuadorans who would have let 0:1 win with a goal in the second half in exchange for a transfer fee. Such publications are difficult to ignore, as Qatar has been accused in the past that it bribed FIFA with millions of dollars to be selected as World Cup organiser.

Three days before the start of the World Cup, neither the government nor the Qatar Football Federation have commented on the facts given.