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QNA
Kuwait
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema confirmed that Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup will be a source of pride for the Arabs.
Benzema in his remarks on the sidelines of his visit to Kuwait, said that 2022 World Cup will be a great honour for Arab countries and that he is waiting for a wonderful organisation.
Real Madrid striker confirmed that the proximity of the stadiums in Qatar would help the fans to attend the largest number of World Cup matches.
Benzema expressed admiration for Qatar’s potential in the field of sports, pointing out that he had visited Doha and participated in a friendly match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, the striker Benzema claimed his Champions League final goal against Liverpool was not because of luck, but hard work.
The Frenchman capitalised on a Loris Karius error to open the scoring in Kiev as Real Madrid won a 13th European Cup courtesy of a 3-1 victory.
Benzema intercepted a Karius throw, sticking his foot out before seeing the ball roll into the bottom corner.
Speaking to Kuwaiti television, Benzema – who was left out of Didier Deschamps’ squad for the World Cup in Russia – believes good fortune did not play a part.
“My goal from Kiev, it was not a matter of luck,” he said.
“I do not believe in luck, it’s a matter of work. It’s an easy goal but you have to be there, in the right place and at the right time, to put it in.”
