Late Tackle Editor John Lyons reflects on the World cup in Qatar - and a rollercoaster ride...

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WHETHER you’re young or old, the World Cup invariably sucks you in with its drama, skill, entertainment and controversy.
Would it be the same this time around with a winter finals in Qatar? You bet.
For while there were clear concerns over the small Middle East country landing the World Cup in the first place and an array of other issues that made it a highly controversial host, you couldn’t argue about the football on the...