QH presents a compilation of quotable quotes on the fare
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was perhaps, the most inclusive edition recorded in history. Top government officials, diplomats, celebrities and foreign journalists had these conclusions to make about the Greatest Show on Earth that pitchforked the country to the centre of the football universe for four weeks.
“Qatar feels very proud for being able to bring all the Arabs back together, and this is the beauty and the magic of the game itself, how it brings people from different backgrounds, Arabs and non-Arabs, everyone from everywhere, together”
HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani
“Uniting people, breaking down social barriers and bridging the gap between East and West are all part of the legacy of staging the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world”
HE Hassan al-Thawadi,
Secretary General, SC, and Chairman, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
“Impressive organisation of World Cup is a source of pride for all Arab countries”
Dr Hanafi Jabali,
Egyptian Speaker
“The legacy of the World Cup 2022 will forever be enshrined in Qatar’s history”
Andriy Kuzmenko,
Ukrainian ambassador to Qatar
“(World Cup 2022) is the most sensational edition I think we have ever had”
Lord Dominic Johnson,
UK Minister of State for Investment
“The splendour of facilities and infrastructure, and the ease of movement between stadiums and cities make this Arab-Qatari edition the best World Cup in the 92-year-old history of this tournament”
Nayef Saleh al-Bakri,
Yemeni Minister of Youth and Sport
“Qatar’s World Cup has been a unique experience for the world, one which bridged the gap and promoted unity and tolerance”
Dana Alfardan,
Qatari composer, songwriter and symphonic artist
“Qatar’s World Cup organisation is the best I have ever seen. The stadiums are stunning and unique, the infrastructure excellent, and the media centres and team training pitches spectacular and accessible”
Hugo Guillemet,
French journalist for L’Equipe
“Qatar is a small country, but huge with its facilities, landmarks, and dazzling compact unique stadiums”
Daniel Visentini
Journalist for Swiss Tribune de Geneve
“Being able to witness it all happen is a dream come true”
Uganda Twegate Dance Troupe
