Qatar’s big show would not have been possible without migrant workers. On Sunday, thousands gathered to gaze at some of their work.
Tag: Qatar
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World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
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World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar
Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.
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Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.
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Why Qatar Deserves to Host the World Cup, Actually
This year’s tournament is a triumph for football’s millions of fans in the Arab world.