Qatar 2022 ‘must end by 18 December’

The Qatar 2022 World Cup final should be played no later than 18 December, says Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

A Fifa taskforce has recommended a November/December tournament and held discussions about a 23 December final, which would affect domestic schedules.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore wants to “protect” English football’s festive fixture list.

Blatter said the tournament won’t go on until two days before Christmas: “We have to stop at the 18th.”

A final decision is expected on 20 March.

 

BBC sport

 

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