To prepare Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, more than 1.7 million migrant workers have worked on stadium and infrastructure projects that journalists and human rights groups say have been defined by systematic abuse, including forced labor that some call modern-day slavery. On Sunday night, a Bangladeshi migrant worker sued world soccer’s governing body for its role, according to The Guardian. It is the first time FIFA has been held accountable for Qatar’s labor system.
FIFA sitting president Gianni Infantino, who arrived at the position after the ousting of Sepp Blatter last year, now has three weeks to accept complicity in the legal challenge, which was brought forth by the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation on behalf of Bangladeshi migrant worker Nadim Sharaful Alam.
Sunday’s action could set legal precedent for migrant workers groups to hold FIFA accountable for labor conditions. Qatar’s kafala migrant labor system, which has been likened to contemporary slavery and was the subject of a recent critical report by Amnesty International, should have been an initial impediment to Qatar’s World Cup bid, according to the letter received by Infantino.
The letter also called for an observation of fundamental worker's rights, including the ability for migrant workers to unionize, change jobs, or leave Qatar, and said that FIFA was legally implicated from the moment it allowed Qatar to participate in the bidding for the 2022 World Cup site.
FIFA has yet to release an official statement or response, but has previously claimed that it’s only responsible for actions that host nations take to build World Cup stadiums, and that is not responsible for public infrastructure.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.