French coach Arsene Wenger hailed Qatar's preparations to host the World Cup in 2022, the country's efforts to develop the game, and the processing of an exceptional experience played by players, fans, teams and coaches during the World Cup.
The former Arsenal coach, who has won 10 titles over the past 22 years, is impressed by the infrastructure projects across the country and the Qatar 2022 championship plans, which include the investment of some World Cup stadiums and conversion after the tournament to sports facilities and community centers to meet the needs of the community. in Qatar.
"In my career I have attended many World Cup tournaments and I have always planned flights to move from one city to another to follow matches, but in 2022 everyone will have the chance to experience an exceptional experience," said Wenger. The teams participating in one accommodation throughout the tournament without the hassle of long distance travel, which will allow them to use their time in training or rest. "
| Hassan Al-Thawadi Wenger directs the 2022 FIFA World Cup during his visit to the headquarters of the Higher Committee for Projects and Heritage (Al-Jazeera) |
During his visit to the headquarters of the Higher Committee for Projects and Legacy, Wenger praised the historic achievement of the Qatari team by winning the Asian Cup. He said that Al-Annabi's squad in the final match which won Japan 3-1 included seven Aspire Academy graduates who were founded in 2004 to discover and train The best sports talent in Qatar, coinciding with a quality education up to high school to qualify them to join the university.
| Nasser Al Khater takes Wenger to the stadiums and preparations for the World Cup 2022 (Al Jazeera) |
Wenger also praised Qatar's football boom in recent years as the national team won the AFC U-19 Youth Championship in 2014, before Qatar won the most expensive title on the continent at the Emirates Stadium this year.
Wenger attributed Qatar's achievements to good planning over the past few years, including the launch of the Aspire Academy, which reflects the importance of providing education and training as a breeding ground for young talent at an early age, stressing that the country model is commendable.