Doha, December 20 (QNA) – Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), described the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the best edition of the tournament ever, stressing that this edition gave the Arab world a legacy that will extend for long generations, as Qatar received wide praise thanks to its Its successful organization of the tournament, and its presentation of an unprecedented version for football fans.
In an interview with beIN Sports on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Infantino praised the legacy of the tournament, saying: “I believe that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a celebration of the best that football can offer, amidst a mixture of feelings of joy.” Enjoyment and pride… We also had the opportunity to watch exciting matches filled with passion, enthusiasm and anticipation, which made it a comprehensive event.”
He stated that the tournament attracted five billion viewers who watched it from their homes, and about three and a half million spectators attended the stadiums, with more than a million and a half people who came from all over the world specifically to attend the tournament, and many of them were visiting the region for the first time, stressing that hosting the World Cup for the first time in The Arab world, and specifically in Qatar, was a successful step, as the region received football fans from all over the world with the utmost warmth, who were impressed by the extent of its general hospitality, as this was the first time that many visited the Arab world, and got to know the customs of its people, as Enjoy the great atmosphere and everything a football fan needs.
Infantino also indicated that he set himself a challenge to achieve his dream and attend all the matches that lasted for a month, as he said in this context: “I was well aware of how difficult it was to achieve this dream, and I actually felt some fear before taking on this challenge, as I could be overcome by fatigue.” While attending the matches, but that did not happen because the matches were very exciting and fun, especially the final match, which was the most wonderful moment of the tournament.”
Infantino concluded his speech in the interview: “It was wonderful for this tournament to tell the story of the struggle of a brilliant football player like Messi, and his efforts with his teammates in the national team and behind him an entire nation waiting and watching, to ultimately succeed in achieving the championship. And we should not forget, of course, the outstanding performance of the French national team with the participation of… An elite group of the best players in the world.”
The final match, which was held at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, witnessed Argentina being crowned champion for the third time, after one of the most amazing matches in the history of the World Cup, where the Argentine team, led by Lionel Messi, succeeded in defeating its French counterpart, the defending champion, on penalties after the end of extra time. A draw with three goals for each team.
2023-12-20 13:44:45
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