“The truth is that I suspect it was the worst moment in FIFA’s history and that it will be living with the consequences for at least another seven years."

UEFA says it wants the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar to be held two days before Christmas because it would have less impact on its own international matches.

Fifa’s controversial choice of Qatar for the 2022 World Cup has sparked further uproar after a task force recommended playing the tournament in winter with the final being played close to Christmas.