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Fifa recommends November-December dates for 2022 Qatar World Cup

A Fifa task force has recommended November-December dates for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Reuters reports, following concerns about soaring summer temperatures.

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Neville: Middle East deserves to host World Cup

Gary Neville has backed the recommendation by a Fifa task force to stage the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December.

Neville is backing the 2022 World Cup in the Middle East. Credit: PA

Speaking on talkSPORT's Drive show, which Neville is co-hosting today, the England coach and former Three Lions defender described the idea that the Premier League wouldn't cope with the havoc caused as "garbage."

The idea that the Premier League will never get back on track is garbage.

Does the Middle East deserve a World Cup? Yes. Should it be played in 45 degree heat? No.

– England coach Gary Neville speaking to talkSPORT

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