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Man Utd legend Cantona slams Qatar World Cup choice

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona isn't surprised by Qatar gaining the hosting rights of the 2022 World Cup.

The former United forward, who is carving out a successful second career as an actor, called the decision to award the 2022 tournament to Qatar "a mistake".

"When you award the World Cup to a country, it is to develop football there," Cantona explained.

"When they gave the World Cup to the United States, there was great potential there, with the Mexican and South American immigration, to develop football. But what is there that can be done in Qatar? How many people live in Qatar?"

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