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Qatar: pros and cons of first Middle East host | Plus, learn English expression 'at the last minute'

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Introduction

Learn about Cutter, the most controversial World Cup host in decades. Critics say it bribed its way into hosting the tournament and was using sports to cover up its reputation as an inhospitable and discriminatory place to live. Katari is saying they won it fairly and they deserved to show the world their culture and hospitality. Now that the tournament is over, we can look back on the pros and cons of the site of last year's tournament.

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