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FIFA chief says Qatar World Cup could actually be held in 2023
General secretary Jerome Valcke has confirmed the 2022 finals won’t take place during the traditional June-July period.
THE 2022 WORLD Cup in Qatar will not be held in June-July and would best be held in the winter time, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has said.
The scheduling of the tournament has been hotly debated ever since it was controversially awarded to Qatar in December 2010, especially over fears that the summer heat in the Gulf emirate would be dangerous for players and fans alike.
“The dates for the World Cup (in Qatar) will not be June-July,” Valcke, the second most powerful man in international footbal’s governing body, told Radio France.
“To be honest, I think it will be held between November 15 and January 15 at the latest.
If you play between November 15 and the end of December that’s the time when the weather conditions are best, when you can play in temperatures equivalent to a warm spring season in Europe, averaging 25 degrees.
Morons. Should never had got it in the first place. How is the champions league, Europa league, fa cup, league cup and various European leagues going to fit around that. I’d be checking blatters bank account fir large lodgements
Yep, money cant buy you love but it can buy a heck of a lot of FIFA officials. The problem isnt for the players, they will be playing in a beautifuly air conditioned 22degrees C. Its the fans that are moving from the grounds to the hotels in 50 degree heat that will be dropping like flies.
I have some faith that the Russian one might be OK.
There is a football tradition and there are large cities that can host the matches. Many of these cities already have decent stadiums.
If we leave aside the concerns about Russia as a country, the main obstacle to hosting the World Cup is the huge distances.
It’s probably the most historically strong soccer country to have never hosted the World Cup previously. The only other contenders are The Netherland and Portugal, which are probably too small for the modern tournament.
If 2018 had been awarded to Russia and 2022 to somewhere sensible, a lot of the stink surrounding the selection process wouldn’t be there.
A country with such racism problems as Russia should never be allowed host a world cup or any major tournament.. I can see players refusing to play in the country and can you blame them?
The Brazilian one could also be a shambles. Stadiums are well behind on construction, no infrastructure in place and a lot of random violence going on in Brazil at the moment.. If the stadiums get built some of them are in cities where there are no pro football teams, they will end up with “ghost football stadiums”
This I believe was always the ultimate plan, surely expecting football to be played in 45 – 50C heat was never an option? too dangerous.
But, as the bribes were too much to say no to, the option was to give the tournament to Qatar and then change it to a cooler season.
Remember, when this clown was making the announcement as to which country had been awarded the tournament, the Qatari officials were jumping out of their seats before the name was announced. Stinks to high heaven the whole sorry, corrupt organisation.
Complete farce from day one..have they given any thought to the fans ? If you,re lucky enough to afford to travel..do you take your annual leave in Dec/ Jan..not to mention families and xmas/new year!
The longer it goes on the more stupid it looks..FIFA..money talks loudest.
According to the fifa vice president Jim Boyce this is a personal opinion of Valcke and has not been endorsed by the fifa committee yet. It’s inevitable it will be moved to the winter though.
The world cup should be taken out of Qatar. It’s a nation where bigotry against foreigners, women, gays, Jews & ethnic minorities is enshrined in legislation.
Granting them the world cup was a triumph of corruption & is a disgrace.
Great post Marguirite. Having spoken to a lot of people about Qatar on a recent visit to Dubai, there is perhaps no worse country on earth to host a World Cup. No football tradition, horrific human rights record, inhospitable climate… Need I go on?
I don’t see the WC going ahead in Qatar. They’ll wait until someone other than FIFA demands that it be played in the traditional summer months (UEFA or the big Euro leagues would be my guess) and then there’ll be a late bid to move the location. Will have to be held somewhere that already has the infrastructure in place as they won’t have much time to prepare – most likely venue for me will be the USA. Blatter always wanted 2022 in the US apparently, so perhaps he will get his wish in the end.
I would love it to be in the US (selfish reasons of course) but I think England, Italy or Germany could host it with only a little infrastructure needed to be put in place.
If you would rather not care about inequality in Brazil then that’s your decision. I hope sensible people care about what’s going on and see past simple explanations as to what’s actually going on.
the whole things sounds like a mess of HSE proportions, who many national leagues will be messed up, what if clubs dont want to release players. will European clubs want compensation for having empty stadiums for a month at their peak time. Also TV contracts have already been signed.
I always look forward to the world cup but as far as I am concerned the 2022 world cup is a write-off …. same as the 2020 euros which is due to be held in 12 or 13 different place around Europe … they should quit messing around with stuff – have it in a decent place, during summer, in a place that is hospitable for tourists. I half-consider the 2018 world cup to be a write off also, for the latter reason. Would love to see Sweden or Germany get the Euros in 2024.
I don’t agree funky. Too much prestige for the players… the pinnacle of their careers and a great way to show off their talents. Huge money in it too… money talks. The world cup will still be going strong in 100 years…. and i am prepared to pay you €20 then if I am wrong :-)
Its eight years plenty of time to change location, I think European national sides should boycott it. Over the last few years the standard of the European Championships has been better than the world cup anyway.
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Morons. Should never had got it in the first place. How is the champions league, Europa league, fa cup, league cup and various European leagues going to fit around that. I’d be checking blatters bank account fir large lodgements
Blatter didn’t vote for Qatar. Check Platini’s account.
Actually it wouldnt effect Champions League at all now that I think of it!
Yep, money cant buy you love but it can buy a heck of a lot of FIFA officials. The problem isnt for the players, they will be playing in a beautifuly air conditioned 22degrees C. Its the fans that are moving from the grounds to the hotels in 50 degree heat that will be dropping like flies.
FIFA confirm 2022 World Cup will be in winter 2023,thus allowing Qatar an extra few months to meet their target of 4000 workers killed.
It certainly won’t affect the League of Ireland anyway
Lucky the Irish league is in the summer tho gives us a great advantage ;)
We should really enjoy this summers world cup because the next two in Russia and Qatar are going to be a shambles..
I have some faith that the Russian one might be OK.
There is a football tradition and there are large cities that can host the matches. Many of these cities already have decent stadiums.
If we leave aside the concerns about Russia as a country, the main obstacle to hosting the World Cup is the huge distances.
It’s probably the most historically strong soccer country to have never hosted the World Cup previously. The only other contenders are The Netherland and Portugal, which are probably too small for the modern tournament.
If 2018 had been awarded to Russia and 2022 to somewhere sensible, a lot of the stink surrounding the selection process wouldn’t be there.
A country with such racism problems as Russia should never be allowed host a world cup or any major tournament.. I can see players refusing to play in the country and can you blame them?
The world cup or euro championship must go to Engerland at least once ever 10 years or so or else the decision is corrupt.
And Poland/Ukraines racism problems? How did they fit in with the Euros?
If I remember it went fine, I think the only trouble for the Euros in that summer came from the Russia fans rioting?
Also the Russian FA got a €50,000 fine because of there fans racism chanting..
The Brazilian one could also be a shambles. Stadiums are well behind on construction, no infrastructure in place and a lot of random violence going on in Brazil at the moment.. If the stadiums get built some of them are in cities where there are no pro football teams, they will end up with “ghost football stadiums”
Its a joke
This I believe was always the ultimate plan, surely expecting football to be played in 45 – 50C heat was never an option? too dangerous.
But, as the bribes were too much to say no to, the option was to give the tournament to Qatar and then change it to a cooler season.
Remember, when this clown was making the announcement as to which country had been awarded the tournament, the Qatari officials were jumping out of their seats before the name was announced. Stinks to high heaven the whole sorry, corrupt organisation.
Complete farce from day one..have they given any thought to the fans ? If you,re lucky enough to afford to travel..do you take your annual leave in Dec/ Jan..not to mention families and xmas/new year!
The longer it goes on the more stupid it looks..FIFA..money talks loudest.
Looks like brown envelopes don’t just happen in Ireland.
According to the fifa vice president Jim Boyce this is a personal opinion of Valcke and has not been endorsed by the fifa committee yet. It’s inevitable it will be moved to the winter though.
The world cup should be taken out of Qatar. It’s a nation where bigotry against foreigners, women, gays, Jews & ethnic minorities is enshrined in legislation.
Granting them the world cup was a triumph of corruption & is a disgrace.
Corrupt shower of dirt. Lets have the world cup in a rubbish country thats basically a desert.
Blatter now saying that this French gombeen is wrong. FIFA, UEFA, FAI (and the SFAI) all the same bunch of blazered clowns.
@ Thomas .. 100% correct..with you on that!
It would be interesting if Israel qualify, considering no Israelis (Arab or Jew alike) are allowed enter the country.
Great post Marguirite. Having spoken to a lot of people about Qatar on a recent visit to Dubai, there is perhaps no worse country on earth to host a World Cup. No football tradition, horrific human rights record, inhospitable climate… Need I go on?
I don’t see the WC going ahead in Qatar. They’ll wait until someone other than FIFA demands that it be played in the traditional summer months (UEFA or the big Euro leagues would be my guess) and then there’ll be a late bid to move the location. Will have to be held somewhere that already has the infrastructure in place as they won’t have much time to prepare – most likely venue for me will be the USA. Blatter always wanted 2022 in the US apparently, so perhaps he will get his wish in the end.
I would love it to be in the US (selfish reasons of course) but I think England, Italy or Germany could host it with only a little infrastructure needed to be put in place.
Favela evictions began today ahead of the World Cup in Brazil. Boycott this cup and stand with the people of Brazil
Nah, I’d rather watch the World Cup this summer.
If you would rather not care about inequality in Brazil then that’s your decision. I hope sensible people care about what’s going on and see past simple explanations as to what’s actually going on.
Then that goes against what this brazilian reported which my friend was kind enough to translate for me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3DkSuRogF4#t=68
I have a moral obligation to boycott an elitist event that only benefits few while the many suffer. I hope you do the same.
lol, did bertie or someone in FF or the HSE make it too high office in FIFA?
lol. Not! How do you think that’s even remotely funny. Please explain, win me over and I’ll apologise
the whole things sounds like a mess of HSE proportions, who many national leagues will be messed up, what if clubs dont want to release players. will European clubs want compensation for having empty stadiums for a month at their peak time. Also TV contracts have already been signed.
Why not just award the tournament to the country that provides the largest bribe to the selection committee? Oh…
A silent auction…..Let’s do it!!!!
A Christmas world cup…..wooohoooo.
Take it back from them. Colombia was to host the 1986 World Cup but Mexico stepped in 16 years after hosting it. Give it to England.
I always look forward to the world cup but as far as I am concerned the 2022 world cup is a write-off …. same as the 2020 euros which is due to be held in 12 or 13 different place around Europe … they should quit messing around with stuff – have it in a decent place, during summer, in a place that is hospitable for tourists. I half-consider the 2018 world cup to be a write off also, for the latter reason. Would love to see Sweden or Germany get the Euros in 2024.
enjoy the world cup while it last’s. the big club’s in europe are going put a stop to it. too much lost time and money.
I don’t agree funky. Too much prestige for the players… the pinnacle of their careers and a great way to show off their talents. Huge money in it too… money talks. The world cup will still be going strong in 100 years…. and i am prepared to pay you €20 then if I am wrong :-)
Just move the the competition to another country
Its eight years plenty of time to change location, I think European national sides should boycott it. Over the last few years the standard of the European Championships has been better than the world cup anyway.
Just can’t see how it can work..
The first comment had it spot on.
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