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Are Qatar reducing the number of stadiums it will build for the 2022 World Cup? Daniel Poer: Organisers behind the 2022 World Cup have revealed that the tournament may see just eight stadiums constructed to manage the event  despite all bidding plans requiring at least 12 venues. The move was confirmed by FIFA secretary general…

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Description: I sure hope so! Jack Beresford: The International FA Board has approved goal-line technology in principle, with the first system potentially in practice by the end of this year. According to reports, British company Hawk-Eye and GoalRef, a German-Danish firm, have won approval to go-ahead with a series of experiments before any definitive decision…

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Description: A strike by construction workers at the Maracana stadium is the latest problem to hit the Brazilian preparations for 2014. Is it just a routine blip, or are there real concerns about Brazil’s ability to stage the event? Roy Skillen: I don’t think so. We seem to go through this every time a World…

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Description: What are the official venues for the next World Cup. Daniel Poer: The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is set to be spread across 14 different venues and locations in Brazil. They are as follows: Estadio do Marcana (Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho) in Rio de Janeiro which has a capacity of 95,000. Mangueiro (State…

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