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THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani officially received the mantle of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, in the presence of President of International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, in a ceremony which was held in the Kremlin Palace on Sunday.
HH the Amir stressed the importance of 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar to all Arabs as mentioned previously in 2010 and welcomed the world to attend 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
HH the Amir extended congratulations to the Russian President and the Russian people for the success of organising the 2018 FIFA World Cup. On behalf of himself and all lovers of football and sports around the world, HH the Amir congratulated Russia for the great success and looked forward to welcome everyone to 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
HH the Amir thanked President of FIFA Gianni Infantino for all his exerted efforts and looked forward to work together to organise 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. (QNA/ Moscow)
