The controversy surrounding the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar continues to escalate. Eric Cantona, the former French international, has recently expressed his skepticism about Qatar’s suitability as a host nation for the World Cup.
Cantona questioned the wisdom of holding the World Cup in Qatar, citing the country’s small population and lack of interest in football as significant concerns. He argued that there is little potential for football development in Qatar, suggesting that the sport is not widely embraced by the local population.
“It’s a good thing that the World Cup is held in countries where football development is essential. However, Qatar doesn’t have the potential to develop football. It’s a small country with a population that has little interest in the sport and is unlikely to ever be passionate about it,” Cantona remarked.
With prominent figures like Cantona and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter questioning the decision, the debate over Qatar’s suitability as a World Cup host continues to intensify.
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