FIFA Blatter apologizes for remarks about gay fans attending 2022 World Cup . Blatter said they should ` ` refrain from sexual activity '' in Qatar where homosexuality illegal . FIFA . The move , to avoid the blistering 50 degrees centigrade heat in Qatar in June and July , was first suggested by Germany 's FIFA executive committee member Franz Beckenbauer and is gathering momentum . Blatter says he is against homosexuality in all sports . Blatter also supports idea of starting matches in January rather than June .
FIFA Blatter apologizes for remarks about gay fans attending 2022 World Cup . Blatter said they should ` ` refrain from sexual activity '' in Qatar where homosexuality illegal . FIFA . Blatter says he is against homosexuality in all sports . Blatter also supports idea of starting matches in January rather than June .