Qatar Urged to Abandon Air Conditioning in Stadiums

[Sense]

There have been FIFA organized tournaments in Qatar before and nobody complained, why is it a problem now?

It's a problem because "THE U.S. SHOULD'VE WON WHAT A JOKE"

[ElNono]

There have been FIFA organized tournaments in Qatar before and nobody complained, why is it a problem now?

Because fat americans are heading there in droves to spend their dollars, and you better have an air conditioner ready.

[lefty]

Because fat americans are heading there in droves to spend their dollars, and you better have an air conditioner ready.

Sweating is good for losing toxins


And to melt that McDo fat

[Venti Quattro]

It's going to be Barca vs the world sponsored by the Qatar Foundation.

Heavier jerseys for Barcemidgets

[Phenomanul]

So a country that basically built it's entire wealth on the strength of the energy market is complaining about the feasibility and the high energy costs that will be required to make good on their bid claims? Ironic.

Seriously, if they wish to discontinue the use of the A/C systems after the tournament is over... they have every right to do so... One month of high A/C costs? Welcome to the energy budgeting "crisis" the rest of us face each day... take some of your own medicine...

Or since there is a precedent, FIFA should just go ahead and reward the tournament to either the U.S. or Australia (just like when they stripped Columbia of the 1986 WC...)