Does anyone know the reason behind choosing two World Cup venues at the same time? Leaving the corruption aside, it would appear that there was insufficient time to fully evaluate all of the bids, i.e. that you logistically can't play a World Cup in Qatar in June.
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The cynic in me wonders if he went through with the Presidential election simply as a stalling tactic. A chance for FIFA to avoid a reformer like Prince Ali, get their own man in temporary charge, draw out the next election - you're 6 months closer to both World Cups.
When he gave his victory speech on Friday evening it was clear to anyone listening he genuinely believed he would be President for the full 4 year term. Indeed, I believe the 5Live presenter remarked that it sounded as though he might even go another term.