The choice of Qatar was a mistake and I take my responsibility because I was the FIFA president at the time. Qatar is a small country. Football and World Cups are for big countries.
FIFA World Cup 2022, FIFA AssociationSepp Blatter, November 2022I am excited to see good football. When the first game starts, people won't only be talking about the problems but also about the sport.
FIFA World Cup 2022Sepp Blatter, November 2022Fifa cannot sit by and see greed rule the football world. Nor shall we.
Football/Soccer, FIFA AssociationSepp BlatterWe should also say that workers' rights are the responsibility for Qatar and the construction companies. It's not Fifa's responsibility but we can't turn a blind eye. This intervention can only be carried out by Qatar itself and they have confirmed they will do so.
FIFA World Cup 2022Sepp Blatter, October 2013