Category: Qatar

World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

The New York Times – 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.
World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
Besides Soccer, Qatar Is Packed With Activities Around the World Cup

The New York Times – Travel:
Here’s a list of other things to do in Qatar in the next few months.
An Unlikely Group Scrambles for World Cup Rooms: FIFA’s Elite

The New York Times – Sports:
The luxury hotel set to host soccer’s most senior leaders wasn’t quite ready when they began arriving, the latest in a series of last-second tweaks to Qatar’s well-laid plans.
Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
Qatar World Cup Faces New Edict: Hide the Beer

The New York Times – Sports:
A week before the opening game, tournament organizers are scrambling to balance late changes ordered by powerful Qatari officials with the interests of a major FIFA sponsor, Budweiser.
5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
Qatar Will Allow Israelis to Fly Directly to Doha for World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
The move fell short of creating formal diplomatic ties between the countries, but it was the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and some Arab governments.
Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.

The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.