Monday, July 11, 2011

Qatar starts to feel the heat over controversial plans for air-conditioned World Cup stadiums in 2022


Smaller than the Falklands, hotter than Houston and with little discernible football culture, Qatar's victory defied sporting logic and Fifa's own technical inspectors. They raised grave concerns before the vote about the practical impact of staging the tournament in a country where temperatures will average 41-46C.

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