Fans share their passion for the beautiful game at the Arab Cup
Gulf Times
The Qatar Fan Leader Network recently hosted 44 of its members from 28 countries at the FIFA Arab Cup.
Fans from across the globe are enjoying the sights and sounds of the FIFA Arab Cup, which is currently being hosted in Qatar. The Qatar Fan Leader Network (QFLN), launched earlier this year by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Qatar Football Association, recently hosted 44 of its members from 28 countries. The fans enjoyed an action-packed visit to Qatar, including the opening game of the FIFA Arab Cup between Qatar and Bahrain at Al Bayt Stadium.
The QFLN has an open dialogue with fans with its membership totalling 410 Fan Leaders from 51 countries. It represents fan bases from different regions, cultures and backgrounds who all help to spread key messages about Qatar to their networks. Members also take part in research projects to help shape the fan experience during the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on November 21 next year.
Qatar2022.qa recently spoke to fan leaders from four Arab nations – Palestine, Syria, Oman and Mauritania – to find out what football means to them.
Mohamed Abdelhadi, a Civil engineer from Palestine, said the fans support from the stands is key for a football team. “You can never underestimate how important support from the stands is for a football team. When we were 1-0 down against Comoros in our Arab Cup qualifying match, we knew that only our chants would lift the team, so that’s exactly what we did!,” he said.
