FIFA president Sepp Blatter warns against boycott . Swiss says boycott would be a form of `` surrender '' Blatter says Brazil 2014 World Cup `` misused as platform for political disputes '' The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned that any attempt to hold an international sporting event in Qatar could lead to "boycott" and even violence.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter warns against boycott . Swiss says boycott would be a form of `` surrender '' Blatter says Brazil 2014 World Cup `` misused as platform for political disputes '' Protestors have voiced opposition to Russia 's anti-gay laws .