President of Barcelona says European football clubs would be open to a winter World Cup

Sandro Rosell, an executive with the 200-member European Club Association, says the ECA believes "in principal" the tournament in the Gulf nation of Qatar should take place in the summer despite its scorching temperatures. (Barcelona, FIFA World Cup)

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karim + 105d ago

Why the hell did they award Qatar the world cup if it's that complicated?

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vulcanproject + 104d ago

Because Qatar was such a great bid and had nothing to do with money and bought votes whatsoever.

Ahem.

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karim + 103d ago

Of course, of course. Their was was gigantic (if you know what I mean)

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