Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter, announcing Qatar as the host of the 2022 World Cup, above in 2010, suggested that French economic interests meant it ordered a vote for Qatar. AFP
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter, announcing Qatar as the host of the 2022 World Cup, above in 2010, suggested that French economic interests meant it ordered a vote for Qatar. AFP

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Qatar accusations puts Fifa under pressure

Britain lined up as 2022 World Cup venue as football body faces demand for new investigation into Qatar's winning bin

Damien McElroy
Damien McElroy

July 30, 2018