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Bin Hammam: World Cup would lift Middle East
February, 17 2010Asian Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam believes staging the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will provide the whole Middle East region with a lift it so desperately needs.
Article | ConversationQatar promise heat-beating tech at '22 World Cup
November, 24 2009The searing desert heat of a Middle East summer will be no obstacle to Qatar hosting a World Cup finals, the Gulf State's bid chief said on Tuesday while promising new heat-confounding technologies.
Article | ConversationWorld Cup-bound Paraguay crash to Qatar
Soccernet staff | November, 14 2009Two goals from Brazil-born Fabio Cesar Montesin gave Qatar a 2-0 win over South Africa-bound Paraguay in a friendly international played in France on Friday.
Article | ConversationQatar mulls bid to host World Cup finals
December, 30 2008The Gulf state of Qatar is considering an ambitious bid to become the first Arab country to host the World Cup finals, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationIt's Doha or die for Japan against Qatar
November, 18 2008Three-time Asian Cup winners Japan are looking to record a crucial victory over Qatar when the two sides meet at Al Sadd Stadium in the World Cup 2010 Qualifiers on Wednesday.
Article | ConversationNo letup for Qatar after World Cup reprieve
October, 13 2008After escaping being expelled for fielding an ineligible player, Qatar are more buoyant than ever in World Cup qualifying, with a new coach and desire to keep their surprise Group One lead.
Article | ConversationIraq lose appeal, Qatar able to play on
September, 29 2008Qatar have been given the all-clear to continue their World Cup qualifying campaign after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Iraq's appeal over the appearance of an ineligible player.
Article | ConversationEtsu replaces Fossati as coach of Qatar
September, 25 2008The Qatar Football Association announced on Thursday that Frenchman Bruno Metsu will replace Jorge Fossati as the next coach of the national team.
Article | ConversationQatar terminate coach Fossati's contract
September, 24 2008Qatar, who lead their qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup, have terminated the contract of their Uruguayan coach Jorge Fossati.
Article | ConversationFIFA unable to shake off Qatar controversy
September, 22 2008Soccer's world governing body FIFA has found itself tangled in a legal mess after the authority absolved Qatar of any blame for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier.
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