New York, Dec 4 (AFP) American media reacted with shock to FIFA's decision to snub a US bid for the 2022 World Cup in favor of Qatar, some dubbing the move a "money grab" from a nation rich in oil and natural gas.
"Qatar? Really? Has the FIFA cartel seriously lost all of its soul? Is it only about the dirty oil money? Does it really care about growing the game? Or lining its pockets?" asked Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley.
"This decision is strictly a money grab. All this announcement does is fuel the already-existing suspicions of collusion that have haunted the entire bid process."
Comments about Qatar's extreme heat and lowly football status, 113th in the FIFA rankings, were common.
"It's not like Qatar has been growing a domestic league the way the United States has," Kelley said.
"Qatar? Really? Has the FIFA cartel seriously lost all of its soul? Is it only about the dirty oil money? Does it really care about growing the game? Or lining its pockets?" asked Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley.
"This decision is strictly a money grab. All this announcement does is fuel the already-existing suspicions of collusion that have haunted the entire bid process."
Comments about Qatar's extreme heat and lowly football status, 113th in the FIFA rankings, were common.
"It's not like Qatar has been growing a domestic league the way the United States has," Kelley said.
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