This is the first FIFA World Cup to be held in November-December. The World Cup was moved from June-July to the end of the year to avoid playing in Qatar's hot weather. Many criticized the decision to host the World Cup at this time.
Portugal's midfielder Bruno Fernandez has agreed with the critics. Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate questions World Cup schedule He said without hiding that they did not want to play the World Cup at this time of the year.
Footballers are one of the victims due to hosting the World Cup in November-December. The new season of club football in most countries usually starts around August-September. As this year's World Cup is at the end of the year, they have to play in the middle of the season. Like last night, Fernandez had to play a Premier League match against Fulham.
In an interview with Sky Sports after the 2-1 win against Fulham, Fernandez expressed his discomfort with the World Cup in November-December, "The schedule is strange. At this time we did not want to play the World Cup. I think it's not the best time for either the players or the audience. Children will be in school, people will be at work. It's not a good time to watch sports.'
The 28-year-old Fernandez is going to play his second World Cup in Qatar. According to him, the World Cup should be held in such a way that everyone's participation is guaranteed, "We want football to be for everyone." And the World Cup is for everyone in the world. A World Cup is something bigger than football. A festive occasion for all the spectators and players.
Portugal's first match in Qatar World Cup is against Ghana on November 24. Their other two opponents in 'H' group are Uruguay and South Korea.
Before that, Portugal will play a warm-up match against Nigeria in Lisbon on Friday.
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