Compensation debate over Cup dates looms

FIFA's executive committee will decide the definitive winter dates for the 2022 World Cup finals at a meeting starting on Thursday, knowing that its ruling will only ignite new battles over the controversial tournament in Qatar.

European clubs are demanding compensation over the change from a summer tournament to November-December.

The bitter row over corruption allegations surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids has not been laid to rest and the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar remains a worry for FIFA.