Issue 7
Qataris Abroad
football – there is nothing bigger – and I think that for
the players who have had the chance to play in the
World Cup there is nothing more beautiful.”
“Football goes much further than politics and it’s
important that it travels the world because it’s
everywhere – it’s an incredible social force. It has an
impact on our lives even if some do not like football
– we are always paying attention to football and I am
happy that Qatar will be the face of it for a month
during the World Cup. Qatar will be able to showcase
the beauty of the Middle East to the world.”
Other initiatives keeping the Ambassadors busy
include the Josoor Institute, the Middle East’s centre
of excellence for the sports and events industries,
and Challenge 22 – a regional innovation competition
that invites people to put forward ideas that will
contribute to an amazing tournament in 2022.
For his part, Cafu says: “It is an honour and a privilege
to officially become part of the team helping to
deliver the World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup has
played a dominant role in my life.”
“Through its legacy programmes, such as the Josoor
Institute, Generation Amazing and Challenge
22, I have witnessed the Supreme Committee’s
commitment to ensuring Qatar’s World Cup looks
beyond the 28 days of football to inspire and help
people far away and for generations to come. It is
The teams line up for the 2019 Amir Cup Final
Football has the power to unite people, dispel
stereotypes and break down social barriers.”
Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari has a particular
interest in driving a lasting legacy of national pride.
He says: “Like every Qatari national, I remember
exactly where I was the moment it was announced
that our country would be the host of the FIFA World
Cup in 2022.”
“To stand here today as an official member of the
team, working to ensure the enormous legacy
potential of the tournament is realised, is a great
responsibility – and a great honour.”
for these reasons that I did not hesitate to join the For all the Ambassadors, this World Cup represents
organisation and help it continue to deliver its work.” a huge opportunity to bring the positive power of
Xavi Hernandez says: “I have thoroughly enjoyed
supporting the Generation Amazing programme
football to a global audience, spreading the golden
glow of the tournament far and wide.
since 2016 and look forward to maintaining a strong
relationship with Generation Amazing and the SC
during the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup.”
“Through my work with Generation Amazing I
have seen first-hand what football can achieve in
communities in Qatar and across the region.
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The distinctive design of Al Janoub
Stadium is inspired by Qatar’s
traditional dhow boats
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