The World Cup Is a Feeling, One That Money Cant Buy The New York Times
According to media reports, the message appeared to imply that the Saudi-led blockade of Qatar was only enacted due to Qatar hosting the world's biggest football event. In reaction to media coverage of his tweet, Dhahi Khalfan tweeted; "I said Qatar is faking a crisis and claims it's besieged so it could get away from the burdens of building expensive sports facilities for the World Cup". UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said Dhahi Khalfan had been misunderstood in media coverage. The Dubai Sports Council estimates that about 1 million World Cup fans could arrive in the city - though some observers feel this target might be ambitious, considering Qatar is also expecting around the same number of visitors. The accommodation squeeze has forced thousands of fans to look for options outside Qatar, with many deciding to base themselves in neighbouring countries. Qatar is the smallest nation by land size ever to stage the World Cup. Locals have bee...