British Prime Minister David Cameron, left, and Qatari Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr al-Thani, arrive for a joint press conference in Doha.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar's ruler says he will listen to the views from his country on whether to hold the 2002 World Cup in winter to avoid the intense summer heat.
The statement by Qatari emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani suggests there's still an option to shift the tournament despite FIFA President Sepp Blatter saying this month that it was fixed for summer.
The emir made the comments Wednesday during a visit by British Prime Minister David Cameron. The emir says he will ask Qatar's people about the timing of the World Cup, although he did not elaborate on how he would seek their views.
The Qatar proposal calls for air-conditioned stadiums and fan areas.
