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Qatar 2022 Bid CEO tells CAF delegates of his country’s World Cup Ambition
Luanda, 30 January 2010 - The CEO of the Qatar 2022 Bid Committee, Hassan Abdulla Al Thawadi, yesterday presented his country’s Bid to members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at the African Cup of Nations, in Angola where the final of the competition is taking place on Sunday.
In his speech to the assembled delegates, Al Thawadi also announced that Roger Milla, the former Cameroonian footballer described by Pelé as one of the greatest living players, was to be a new Ambassador for the Qatar Bid. Milla accepted his role in a video which was played during the presentation. Al Thawadi also presented two short films about Qatar and told the audience about the many close links binding Qatar and Africa together.
Al Thawadi said that like Africa, Qatar has real ambition to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022– and that Africa had helped to “ignite” his country’s vision.
Qatar 2022 announce Cameroon legend Roger Milla as Bid Ambassador
Doha, 30 January 2010 - The Qatar 2022 Bid Committee yesterday announced African World Cup legend Roger Milla as Bid Ambassador. The former African Player of the Year played a starring role in Cameroon’s magnificent 1990 run to the World Cup quarterfinals, scoring 4 goals and achieving worldwide fame for his charismatic displays and corner flag celebratory dances at the age of 38.
“I am honoured to represent Qatar’s historic bid to host the World Cup finals in 2022. Having experienced the magic and passion of the World Cup finals on three occasions, I am delighted by the opportunity to help create something truly unique in the Middle East. With this year’s World Cup taking place in Africa for the first time ever, my continent is set to experience the fantastic football celebration and the growth in all areas of football and youth development that comes with it,” Milla said.
Qatar 2022 announces Bora Milutinović as Bid Ambassador
Doha, 30 January 2010 - Qatar 2022 Bid Committee yesterday announced Serbian football coach Velibor "Bora" Milutinović as their latest high profile Qatar 2022 Bid Ambassador at a press conference in Luanda, Angola following the Congress of African Football (CAF). The only man in history to have coached five different national teams at World Cup finals – taking four of them beyond the group stages – Milutinović has made a deserved name as the “Miracle Worker” of world football.
Qatar 2022 Bid Committee supports KSA star Nawaf Al-Temyat's Retirement Exhibition Match
Doha, 1 January 2010 - A senior delegation from Qatar's 2022 bid is flying to Saudi Arabia today for the testimonial match between Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal Club and Italian champions Inter Milan. The Qatar 2022 bid is also one of the major sponsors of the much anticipated match in Riyadh, which is a farewell game for legendary Saudi Arabia and Al Hilal midfielder Nawaf Al-Temyat.
Qatar 2022 announces Bid Committee leadership
DOHA, 24 MARCH 2009 – The Chairman of the Qatar Bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, son of the Emir of Qatar, today announced the leadership of his Bid Committee.
