I don't know why the World Cup, or any sport events for that matter, should be used as a platform for raising political issues.
It is because everything in our world today has become political, whether its gender, disease, work, religion or sex. Everything has become political, why not sports?
Maybe so, but you don't have to get on with politicization. Sports are to be enjoyed by people of all ages, away from all worries and problems not to mention political issues.
@Naomi I couldn't agree more. That's why I enjoy watching amateur sports. What it lacks in brilliance, it makes up for with passion.