Diego Armando Maradona won many hearts and supporters on his visit to Qatar at the opening of the Aspire Academy of Sports Excellence (Aspire Dome) alongside Pele on 17 November 2005.
The visit of FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Qatar to see the latest preparations on the way to hosting the 2022 FIFIA World Cup received the attention of the world press, which devoted a special coverage for it.
In a special report on the occasion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ countdown, Italian sports TV channel, Rai Sport, quoted FIFA President Gianni Infantino as saying:" Qatar is hosting an unforgettable FIFA World Cup in two years' time, which will no doubt build a legacy long beyond 2022."
Qatar Airways today revealed its bespoke FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 aircraft in Doha as we approach the #2YearsToGo milestone of @FIFAWorldCup.
French daily newspaper "Le Figaro" :" Qatar will host in February 2021, the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup, postponed due to the coronavirus. This will be an important test for the hosting country of the FIFA World Cup 2022. FIFA and Qatar will provide all the guarantees required for the health and safety of all participants in the tournament."
The Independent: Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al Khelaifi has been acquitted of aggravated criminal mismanagement as part of a Swiss corruption trial involving former Fifa General Secretary Jerome Valcke, who has been found guilty of forging documents relating to Italian and Greek World Cup television rights.
UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) James Cleverly met with Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Secretary-General Hassan Al Thawadi during a tour of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venue -- Education City Stadium. Cleverly spoke of Qatar and the UK’s deep partnership, including British firms being involved in const
Lebanese newspaper, An-Nahar: “Qatar has succeeded in hosting the 2020 AFC Champions League (West) from September 14 to October 3, which constituted a safe return to continental football activities after its suspension last March due to Covid-19.Following the successful organization, the AFC renewed its confidence in Qatar, a
Diario AS: During its current visit to the Qatari capital, Doha, a delegation from the US Congress visited Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, the first stadium in the world to constructed using shipping containers. The stadium will be entirely dismantled and repurposed after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The visit was attended by: H.E. Sheik
France 24 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday praised Qatar for pushing ahead with 2022 World Cup preparations despite the coronavirus pandemic, while the rest of the world "stood still".
Paris, 7 October 2020 - The Musée National du Sport will host an exhibition from October 16 to December to 12, 2020 to display models of the 8 iconic stadiums hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament. Located in the heart of the Museum's permanent route, this exhibition will allow visitors t
Moreno spoke exclusively to FIFA.com before traveling to Europe to join the national team for their upcoming friendlies against the Netherlands and Algeria. During our interview, the Mexican discussed his unique experience in Qatar, commented on the country’s preparations for the World Cup and recalled his wonderful journey with the
Spanish newspaper "Diario AS" quoted HE Akbar Al Baker, Secretary-General of Qatar National Tourism Council as saying that: " The tourism sector in the State of Qatar has witnessed in a short period of time tremendous growth, and Qatar has become one of the most important emerging tourism destinations in the region. “The theme of this
PSG:Paris Saint-Germain Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been named as one of the Ligue1 representatives by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) board, which convened on Thursday 24 September.
Inside the games: "Hellen Obiri, Beatrice Chepkoech, Conseslus Kipruto and Timothy Cheruiyot will return tomorrow to where they won world titles last year - Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium – for the last meeting in this season’s Wanda Diamond League (WDL)."