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From our esteemed friend over at TWG:
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/jesse-fink/blog/1040265/The-World-Cup-goes-to-court
Not sure if this is just Fink blowing hot air out his arse or if there really is something to this story. Interesting to see that in the bidding regulations all competitors were "bidding for the right to host World Cup 2022 in the months of June & July".
Looks like FIFA is up shit creek - they cannot change the tournament to a January one as per their original agreement and insurance companies will not cover footballers playing in the oppressive mid year heat.
On top of that Bin Hammam is punching on with Blatter, if Bin Hammam doesn't get the presidency and Blatter gets voted out it looks like there will be some serious questions asked of Qatar's suitability to host 2022.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/jesse-fink/blog/1040265/The-World-Cup-goes-to-court
Not sure if this is just Fink blowing hot air out his arse or if there really is something to this story. Interesting to see that in the bidding regulations all competitors were "bidding for the right to host World Cup 2022 in the months of June & July".
Looks like FIFA is up shit creek - they cannot change the tournament to a January one as per their original agreement and insurance companies will not cover footballers playing in the oppressive mid year heat.
On top of that Bin Hammam is punching on with Blatter, if Bin Hammam doesn't get the presidency and Blatter gets voted out it looks like there will be some serious questions asked of Qatar's suitability to host 2022.

