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When Diego Maradona visited Qatar for the opening of Aspire Academy

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.

Global interest in Infantino's visit to 2022 FIFA World Cup

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.

Infantino:" Qatar 2022 will be the best World Cup ever."

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 reveals first bespoke FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 aircraft

Qatar Airways today revealed its bespoke FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 aircraft in Doha as we approach the #2YearsToGo milestone of @FIFAWorldCup.

Two years to go: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ countdown draws closer

FIFA Club World Cup confirms Qatar's success in organizing major world tournaments

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."

PSG president Nasser al Khelaifi acquitted in Swiss corruption trial

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 MENA JAMES CLEVERLY visits Education City Stadium

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

New Continental challenge in Qatar

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

A US congressional delegation visits Ras Abu Aboud Stadium

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

Infantino praises Qatar for defying pandemic with 2022 World Cup preparation

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".  

FIFA President meets Amir of Qatar, discusses 2022 preparations and achievements to date

FIFA President praises Qatar’s World Cup preparations during his first visit to Al Bayt Stadium

French Museum National du Sport displays the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

  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: I want to play my part for Mexico in 2022

  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

Tourist attractions in Qatar await fans

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

Al-Khelaifi named as one of Ligue1 representatives

  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.

World champions switch events for final 2020 Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha

  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)."