DOHA Watching Sunday's World Cup final, Ahmed Al Salem was more emotional than most soccer fans when Qatar's emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Argentina's victorious captain, Lionel Messi.
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims, and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywher.
DOHA: Watching Sunday’s World Cup final, Ahmed al-Salem was more emotional than most football fans when Qatar’s emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Argentina’s victorious captain Lionel Messi.
Watching Sunday's World Cup final, Ahmed al-Salem was more emotional than most football fans when Qatar's emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Argentina's victorious captain Lionel Messi.