Criticism of Qatar ‘excessive’ says French football chief: Report

President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, before the 2022 Ballon d'Or awards [File: Benoit Tessier/Reuters]

French Football Federation President Noël Le Graët has defended Qatar as the host of the 2022 World Cup, saying there has been “an excessive campaign” against the country.

In an interview to the French channel RTL, Le Graët said: ” I believe this country [Qatar] is what it is. I look at the football side. It is up to the politicians to do their job.”