England Qatar Behind Victory

FIFA President Joseph Blatter opened the envelope that shows elected Qatar host the event in PD 2022 FIFA headquarters in Zurich, December 2, 2010. 

Qatar, the 2022 World Cup

London: It is ironic. It may be, only one British citizen who smiled at the event hosted announcement PD 2018 and PD 2022 which was held simultaneously at the headquarters of FIFA, which took place in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday (2 / 12) yesterday. Is Mike Lee, former director of UEFA, who "do not care" with England's failure to host the PD 2018. Because the candidate who supported Lee successfully elected as the host of PD 2022, Qatar.

Campaign each candidate began rolling in January 2009. Yet, ironically, the British Football Association (FA), ignoring the capabilities of Lee, a figure that also played a major role behind the success of the City of London held a tournament the 2012 summer Olympic Games will come and the City of Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Lee, who is now a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) bersikuh if he has a close and trusted relationship with FIFA. The reason, FIFA president Sepp Blatter was a member of the IOC. Ignored the state itself did not make Lee disappointed. He also chose to join the bidding team of Qatar.

"The decision is the result of hard work and tremendous team (Qatar)," said Lee, who admitted during two years of working full support of the campaign Qatar became the first Arab country's most prestigious football tournament held a universal feast. "You can not win (the election) in the last round (voting). You must stay focused on the owner's voice and narrative that you bring, "he added.

"Yesterday, Sheikh Mohammed (Emir of Qatar), speaking in a language other than English. Not many members of the FIFA Executive Committee whose native language is English. So, it is an important issue. Also of concern is how to develop a view of the international media, "said Lee.

After had been in the Premier League since 1992, Lee entered the UEFA organizations per 2000 and later served as Director of Communications. Three years later, September 2003, he took his post in order to assist the nomination of the City of London as the host of the 2012 Olympics. Lee is a key figure in addition to the Chairman who chaired Bidding London Lord Sebastien Coe.