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Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid comes under renewed scrutiny

Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid comes under renewed scrutiny

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James M. Dorsey
Dec 08, 2011
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Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid comes under renewed scrutiny
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By James M. Dorsey

A series of investigations into the dealings of world soccer body FIFA, including the awarding of World Cup hosting rights, and court proceedings related to the banning for life of suspended Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Mohammed Bin Hammam, are likely to revive debate about Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 tournament.

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