USA stars including Christian Pulisic trained with a construction crew in Qatar on Monday.
Gregg Berhalter’s side completed drills alongside beaming workers at Thani bin Jassim Stadium in Doha.
Amid controversy over Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers, USA stars enjoyed a kickabout with a stadium crew.
They also signed autographs for them, with Chelsea star Pulisic a huge attraction.
It is not clear how the photo opportunity came together – although Fifa urged all sides competing in Qatar to “let football take centre stage”.
A statement co-authored by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino read: “Please, let’s now focus on the football!”
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It went on to beg teams to “not allow football to be dragged into every ideological or political battle that exists”.
In 2013, a report by The Guardian claimed that migrant workers were “denied food and water”.
While there have been widespread reports accusing Qatar of taking their passports.
The Middle Eastern country’s attitude towards human rights have also come under scrutiny – as well as their anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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Many national teams are planning to have their skipper wear a rainbow armband in Qatar.
But France captain Hugo Lloris has hinted that he won’t.
The Tottenham star said: “When we are in France, when we welcome foreigners, we often want them to follow our rules, to respect our culture, and I will do the same when I go to Qatar, quite simply.
“I can agree or disagree with their ideas, but I have to show respect.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
