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.
Premier League 'disappointed' over Qatar world cup dates
Premier league bosses are furious tonight, after FIFA announced the 2022 Qatar World Cup should be held just before Christmas - right in the middle of the European football season.
Officials have called the decision 'disappointing' and 'wrong'.
The timing has been shifted to avoid the blistering heat of the Qatari summer - which can reach 50 degrees Celsius. ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott reports from Doha.
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FIFA tells Europe no apologies and no compensation
To paraphrase Jerome Valcke: “It’s happening, now stop your moaning and get on with it.”
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FIFA release statement confirming Qatar recommendations
FIFA have confirmed the findings of their task force who have recommended staging the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December