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فريج قطر الثلاثاء أبريل 07, 2009 2:07 amSheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the chairman of Qatar's bid for the right to host the 2022 World Cup, is confident of success.
"We believe it is time to bring the World Cup to the Middle East for the very first time,” Sheikh Mohammed said, according to AP.
"A World Cup in Qatar in 2022 would be the first global sports event to be hosted in the region. What could be more fitting than it being the world's favourite game that achieves this truly historic status?"
The Gulf State are selling their bid as one that will help bring peace to the Middle East. The global football-fest has still to visit the region.
Shiekh Mohammed added, "A World Cup held in the Middle East would provide an opportunity for greater understanding and unity between the Arab and Western worlds.
"It would allow the rest of the world to gain a true picture of Arab culture and hospitality.
"While winning the honour of hosting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would provide a symbol of hope and inspiration for this whole region."
There is stiff competition for the 2022 tournament. Australia, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, United States, England, Russia and joint bidders Spain-Portugal and Belgium-Holland are all making attempts.
The host of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup will be announced by FIFA in December 2010
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"We believe it is time to bring the World Cup to the Middle East for the very first time,” Sheikh Mohammed said, according to AP.
"A World Cup in Qatar in 2022 would be the first global sports event to be hosted in the region. What could be more fitting than it being the world's favourite game that achieves this truly historic status?"
The Gulf State are selling their bid as one that will help bring peace to the Middle East. The global football-fest has still to visit the region.
Shiekh Mohammed added, "A World Cup held in the Middle East would provide an opportunity for greater understanding and unity between the Arab and Western worlds.
"It would allow the rest of the world to gain a true picture of Arab culture and hospitality.
"While winning the honour of hosting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would provide a symbol of hope and inspiration for this whole region."
There is stiff competition for the 2022 tournament. Australia, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, United States, England, Russia and joint bidders Spain-Portugal and Belgium-Holland are all making attempts.
The host of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup will be announced by FIFA in December 2010
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