Roy Keane believes the World Cup should not be taking place in Qatar.
The country has been heavily criticised over its human rights record, including its treatment of migrant workers and the LGBT community.
Keane is working in Qatar on ITV's coverage of the World Cup, but is adamant that the desert state should not be hosting the tournament.
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He said ahead of Argentina's clash with Saudi Arabia: "The World Cup shouldn't be here. It shouldn't be here. It's been mentioned about the corruption regarding FIFA, the way they [Qatar] treat migrant workers, gay people. I think it's great that it's been brought up. They shouldn't have the World Cup here. You can't treat people like that.
"We all love football, [but] you can't just dismiss human rights because of a football tournament. It's not right. It shouldn't be here."
The former Republic of Ireland captain concluded: "Lets get back to basics... treat people with decency."
Since the tournament kicked off, there have been reports of Wales fans having rainbow hats seized on the way into their country's clash with the United States, while an American journalist claims he was refused entry to the same match for wearing a t-shirt which featured a rainbow football.
Keane was commended for his comments, with a number of people taking to social media to have their say.
One fan commented: "Roy Keane nailing it this tournament so far."
Another wrote: "Make Roy Keane FIFA President."
Someone else said: "Brilliant by Roy Keane."
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