Winter 2022 World Cup comments criticised by Michel Platini

UEFA president Michel Platini has revealed his displeasure at Fifa chief Jerome Valcke going public with his plans for a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

Valcke, Fifa’s secretary general, caused a storm when he told a French radio station the tournament would not be held in June or July due to the fierce desert heat.

Fifa distanced itself from his comments, insisting Valcke was stating a personal view and no decision has yet been taken.

Platini criticised Valcke’s latest comments, telling French newspaper L’Equipe: “When the executive committee was held in early October, it was decided to launch a major consultation of all football and no decision would be taken before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

“It was also agreed not to talk about this before then. I do not see why it is discussed publicly.”