Qatar awarded 2022 World Cup

[dropkickshanahans 463]

I didn't see this one coming.

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ro-worldcupvote120210

[WpgMikos 17]

I didn't see this one coming.

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ro-worldcupvote120210

I'm guessing someone was paid off...

I'm actually not a fan of soccer so this decision doesn't bother me.

[Nev 1,085]

And we like to think that the NHL has incompetent, corrupt leadership. They ain't got a patch on FIFA. An enclosed, secretive, unregulated, self-serving cabal of corrupt old men who live their lives between 5-star hotels, limos and private jets. Sepp Blatter makes Gary Bettman look like an inspirational visionary.

England + America were rated 100% and "unbeatable" in a FIFA commisioned report. Russia + Qatar were both rated "high-risk" in the same report. Russia knew they had won 24 hours before the result was announced, Qatar at least 30 minutes.

There is not a single footballing reason why Russia, and most especially Qatar should host these games. Should be fun watching games being played in 50 degree heat.

[VanDer 58]

Is is a bit of a joke. Qatar's summer heat is unplayable and is a health risk for the players if anything