'It's political jealousy': Qatar's envoy to SA hits back at world cup criticism

For such a small state, Qatar gets a lot of press — not all of it favourable. Its ambassador to SA tells Caiphus Kgosana that winning Soccer World Cup hosting rights led to a bad case of sour grapes

12 September 2021 - 00:00

By Caiphus Kgosana

For such a small state, Qatar gets a lot of press — not all of it favourable. Its envoy to SA tells Caiphus Kgosana that winning Soccer World Cup hosting rights led to a bad case of sour grapes

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