Tommy Martin: The last thing Irish soccer needs is to get involved in Fifa’s flawed process

The humiliations of Euro 2008 and the 2023 Rugby World Cup are fresh in the memory. Yet mention the possibility of Paraguay v Iran at Semple Stadium and we are up for it again

Then FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup in Zurich, Switzerland. Picture: Michael Probst

Two camps formed following this week’s announcement that Ireland was considering a feasibility study into possibly, maybe, being involved in a bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.

Those in support took the Oscar Wilde view: Yes, Irish football is in the gutter, but should it not also be looking towards the stars?