FIFA ex-chief Sepp Blatter admits: World Cup in Qatar was a mistake
"It is too small of a country," Blatter said. "Football and the World Cup are too big for it."
By REUTERS
Published: NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA when the organization selected Qatar in 2010 to host the upcoming World Cup, now says the choice was a "mistake." Blatter made the comments in an interview with Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger. The World Cup is set to begin on November 20 in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the global event.
"Qatar is a mistake," Blatter told the newspaper. "The choice was bad." Qatar is being panned for not having nearly enough infrastructure in addition to allegations of corruption, human rights violations and poor working conditions.
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"It is too small of a country," Blatter said. "Football and the World Cup are too big for it."
By REUTERS
Published: NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA when the organization selected Qatar in 2010 to host the upcoming World Cup, now says the choice was a "mistake." Blatter made the comments in an interview with Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger. The World Cup is set to begin on November 20 in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the global event.
"Qatar is a mistake," Blatter told the newspaper. "The choice was bad." Qatar is being panned for not having nearly enough infrastructure in addition to allegations of corruption, human rights violations and poor working conditions.
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-721813
