Peter Coates, chairman on Premier League side Stoke City, has given his views on a potential winter World Cup in 2022.

Let's just say he is not too happy. The word "disaster" was mentioned.

He told BBC Radio 5 live: "The only saving grace is that we don't have to think about it for a long time. The planning will go on and it will be incredibly difficult. It couldn't be more disruptive. It couldn't be more messy.

Your thoughts on a November/December World Cup in Qatar.

Liam Faulkner: If top clubs demand the African Cup of Nations be moved outside domestic season, surely they should be as flexible re WC dates

Dave Gay: I remember that the Qatari bid promised air conditioned stadiums, if their bid is valid, their promises must be kept

Jack Knightley: In other news FIFA are planning their annual staff BBQ in January #joke

Keep them coming to #bbcsportsday and the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.

Ex-England international Trevor Sinclair has been talking on BBC Radio 5 live about a potential winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

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"All the countries that were involved in the initial bids should get the option to bid again for a winter games as Fifa have moved the goalposts," said Sinclair.

"That's unacceptable and it should end up in the courts. It stinks and it should never have been given to Qatar.

"As a player it would be fantastic to play a World Cup in the winter - especially if it's a one off. I think playing in the winter would be especially great for the Premier League as our weather is so poor and it'd be a good respite for the players. Looking at that side of things, I think it's a great idea."

Dan Roan
BBC sports editor

BBC Sports editor Dan Roan, external: Wonder how much less than £5billion the Premier League would have got for their TV deal had one of the three seasons had a seven-week break in it?

The Qatar World Cup to be held in winter a bad idea?

Well, Simon King, a weather presenter for BBC Radio 5 live, tweets:, external If I were a professional football player, I know what type of World Cup I'd prefer...

We have a vote up and running on this page now.

It is a very simple one. Is a Christmas World Cup a good idea? Yes or no. Vote on the right-hand side of this page.

Richard Conway
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent in Qatar

"It's not the end of the story by a long way, but organisers in Qatar will be hopeful that this is the start perhaps of building and planning for the 2022 World Cup for real."

Dan Roan
BBC sports editor

"Europe's leagues and clubs knew this was coming, their battle now is for as much compensation as possible, a shorter World Cup and more power in return."

We are more flexible than a gymnast here on Sportsday, so our chat about sporting entertainers can wait. Now, in light of the news that the Qatar World Cup may happen in November and December, we want your thoughts on the matter.

Use the hashtag #bbcsportsday, and not get us sued. Thanks. All you Facebook fans can leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page as well.

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Ex-England goalkeeper David James on Twitter:, external "As much as I believe any Fifa country should have the chance to host the World Cup, changing the dates of the competition is a joke."

David James pictured playing for England in the 2010 World Cup, which was held in June and July.

So who fancies a Christmas World Cup then? The European clubs were pushing for it to be held in early May. Lots of people and teams are not going to be happy.

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Let the debate and arguments begin.

Richard Conway
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent in Qatar

"Hearing suggestions - not confirmed - Qatar 2022 task force will recommend World Cup starts November 26th. World Cup final to be played December 23.

"Head of Fifa Qatar 2022 task force has reiterated November/December date is only option. Confirms World Cup shortened by few days."

So, Chris Gayle's exploits lead in nicely with our first talking point of the day.

We want to know who are your favourite sporting entertainers of all time?

It can be any sport, from any time. Just tell us who you loved watching playing their sport and why they were so special.

You know the drill. Tweet us using the hashtag #bbcsportsday, or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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Some quotes from Chris Gayle, who was nearly out from the first ball of the match but survived a tight lbw decision, before he scored 215.

"I struggled at the start and I was scared at the first ball," says Gayle.

"There's been a lot of pressure, but so many people have wanted me to score runs and I'm glad I gave them something to cheer about. I'm happy to get my first double century on one-day cricket."

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West Indies opener Chris Gayle hit the first double century in World Cup history in Tuesday's Pool B match against Zimbabwe at Canberra.

The 35-year-old left-hander reached 200 off 138 balls, hitting Tendai Chatara for a boundary in the 46th over. His mark eclipsed the unbeaten 188 by South Africa's Gary Kirsten against the United Arab Emirates in 1996.

Gayle hit a total of 16 sixes in 147 balls before he was out for 215 off the last delivery of his side's innings.

West Indies scored 372-2, with Marlon Samuels scoring an unbeaten 133. Zimbabwe have reached 18-1 in reply, but it is currently raining.

We will have more Manchester City-Barcelona chat throughout the day, but next off, let's head to the Cricket World Cup for an incredible individual performance.

Some more quotes from Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri.

"We respected them too much last year," said Nasri. "We were not experienced enough to compete with a club like this, they know how to win the Champions League.

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"It was too much of a big game for us but now we are not going to be scared."

"We want to beat Barcelona because we want to go as far as possible not because of revenge. It is a different game and we are better physically than last year."

Manchester City have never got past the last-16 of the Champions League, and went out at the same stage last year, losing 4-1 to Barcelona on aggregate.

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City midfielder Samir Nasri, is just a little bit excited about tonight's game, which is the first leg of their last-16 tie.

"We have had a lot of success in the Premier League so fans are really passionate," said the midfielder. "In the Champions League we need to create our history to have this special relationship with the fans. A game like Barcelona can be a big victory between us and the fans in the competition."

Hello, how are you? Hope you're well. Thank you for joining us today for Sportsday. We will have all the build-up to the latest Champions League matches as Manchester city entertain Barcelona tonight.

As always, we will have the best pictures, breaking news and other gossip.

Manchester City have had great success in recent times in the Premier League. They have won the title twice and finished runners-up once in the last three seasons.

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But they have not been able to replicate that success in European football's biggest competition, the Champions League.

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City also looked to be heading out of this year's competition, before they won their last two matches to reach the knockout stages.

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Now they face Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar and Barcelona. And it is a chance to get some revenge.