Evidence builds up that next summer’s World Cup could be one of the most controversial and complicated things in history
Jeremy joined the Daily Star as Manchester Football Correspondent in 2010 and has been our Chief Sports Writer for over a decade. He provides expert coverage for Manchester United and Manchester City, the entire Premier League and for England football teams. Jeremy covered soccer, rugby, the Cricket World Cup, Wimbledon, the golf major and the Olympics.
Thomas Tuchel missed points when it comes to schedule for the upcoming World Cup. Tuchel would prefer that his English side have some later kickoff time in North America if qualifications are secured.
Of course he would. Their right-hearted managers don’t want their teams to run around in afternoon temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the fact that Tuchel is admitted in the first place speaks of FIFA’s decision to award tournaments to the US, Canada and Mexico from the start.
Given the deplorable human rights record of the Gulf state, it is not on par with the world’s football governing body that allows Qatar to host the previous one. However, there are different types of problems, especially in the US.
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Apart from all the travel involved for teams and supporters through different time zones, not to mention the heat of the searing, some cities may be deemed too dangerous to host games. Last month, US President Donald Trump spoke about the issue and admitted that if they were deemed unsafe, he would not hesitate to move the game out of the host city.
Throwing in the fact that some of the England matches may not return to live in the UK until midnight or after, and those playing football at the highest level again show a blatant disregard for the supporters.
There is growing evidence supporting FIFA’s claims that it chose the wrong host country. And the opinions of coaches like Tuchel and the players themselves are simply ignored. When asked if he expected him to hear his opinion, Tuchel said: “I don’t know if the coach has any big words about it. I think everyone is very clear about it.”
The main players in the show, a club and international level football, are nothing more than pawns in a billion-dollar industry.
Earlier last season, Ballon d’Or winner Rodri revealed how players would consider moving on to strike if the sport’s rulers didn’t check their relentless schedule.
Nottingham Forest Forward Chris Wood repeatedly threatened last week.
But nothing seems to change. And the one who blames being obsessed with the status quo is President Gianni Infantino, the most powerful man of all.
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