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FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Qatar could become the first Arab nation to host a World Cup in 2022, praising its rapid development and proven capacity to host large sporting events. ''The Arab world deserves the World Cup and Qatar has a good chance to become the first country from the region to host it,'' he said. Sydney morning herald

*KAPOW*

no Germany will be fifth behind Britain. We are not in medal contention tomorrow.

bitter, not better&*

I read this from the Sydney Herald and think it`s way over the top. I think some Australians are very better about Britain defearing Australia in the games medal table. Sydney Morning Herald article on Britain

this has been a better day.

isn`t it a strange way to rank though? *scratches head* you Americans ;p

I think the United States are the only country to rank on overall medals won. Anything to keep on top

I`m devastated at the Dittmer result.

Phelps is amazing. I`m not saying he isn`t or that he isn`t going to be always remembered for his achievements!!!!! Bolts achievements are just different in my opinion, that`s all.

We will have to agree to disagree. The Lightning Bolt will set more records in the coming years. I won`t here anything about Swimming until 2012. Swimming just doesn`t have the reach Athletics has.

That depends on future Olympics, Kendegra. But I don`t think either of us will be around in 2096 to find out

I think we can agree to disagree.

Comparing records in swimming with those in Athletics is unfair I believe. Records in swimming are broken on a daily bases it would seem so :s Every time there is a competion records fall. In Athletics world records are hard to come by. How many have been broken in Beijing in Athletics? 3 I think? How many in swimming? I think 22 new world marks. Think about it nyfan.