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Joice Michael TOur country’s wise leadership wants to make It’s here that the players’ association can step in and Technical support Shaheen Mohammed sure the tournament’s impact reaches beyond the support their tribe. Abdul Naser M stadiums, securing a sustainable legacy for our people. the QPA’s formation is indeed a very positive move Ever since Qatar won the World cup bid, our and it should help clear some misconceptions others government has launched several initiatives to ensure may’ve about the way we manage our football system. we complied with the best practices and, at least in the players’ involvement will definitely ensure a P.O. box: 24598, Doha, Qatar tel: +974 44138065, Fax: +974 44138597 some instances, set standards for others in the region greater degree of transparency and accountability, www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com to emulate, be it labour reforms, human rights or even and I believe the game in Qatar is moving in the right Editorial: tel: +974 44138522, Fax: +974 44138593 right to form associations. direction at a time when, unfortunately, there’s a crisis e-mail: [email protected] the latest in a long list of such initiatives is the Qatar of confidence in the sport’s governance worldwide. 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Like the thereby remove any apprehensions whatsoever others ’22 World cup itself, the new body should also be may’ve. a catalyst for more changes even as our country is www.twitter.com/dohastadiumplus Its primary objective, however, is to improve the marching towards achieving its goal of becoming a www.facebook.com/dohastadiumplusqatar players’ conditions, protect their interests and also modern state as envisaged in the National Vision 2030. extend all support to them in case of disputes. the Here’s wishing the QPA all success. www.flickr.com/photos/dohastadiumplusqatar establishment of an independent player association is fundamental to the attainment of good governance in football and, as such, Qatar has taken a step in the Publishers: ASPIrE Printing, Publishing and Distribution right direction. Printed at ASPIrE Printing Press Some major problems commonly faced by Dr Ahmed Al Mohannadi professional footballers, especially in Asia, include Editor-in-chief © Stories and photographs appearing in this publication may not be reproduced without the permission of ASPIrE Printing, Publishing and Distribution. INSIDE P 12 | FOOTBALL P 22 | BOXING P 29 | VOLLEYBALL Goal machine Lord of the rings! Qatar runners-up Self-belief, determination the impeccable Qatar finish runners-up, once and the ability to deliver are organisation of Amateur again behind bahrain, at the the key factors that set real World championships enhances Gcc Games in Dammam. Madrid’s all-time top scorer Doha’s reputation as a top sports destination. cristiano ronaldo apart. P 26 | MOTORSPORT P 28 | GOLF Publishers: ASPIRE Printing, Publishing and Distribution P O Box: 24598, Doha, Qatar. 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Joice Michael TOur country’s wise leadership wants to make It’s here that the players’ association can step in and Technical support Shaheen Mohammed sure the tournament’s impact reaches beyond the support their tribe. Abdul Naser M stadiums, securing a sustainable legacy for our people. the QPA’s formation is indeed a very positive move Ever since Qatar won the World cup bid, our and it should help clear some misconceptions others government has launched several initiatives to ensure may’ve about the way we manage our football system. we complied with the best practices and, at least in the players’ involvement will definitely ensure a P.O. box: 24598, Doha, Qatar tel: +974 44138065, Fax: +974 44138597 some instances, set standards for others in the region greater degree of transparency and accountability, www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com to emulate, be it labour reforms, human rights or even and I believe the game in Qatar is moving in the right Editorial: tel: +974 44138522, Fax: +974 44138593 right to form associations. direction at a time when, unfortunately, there’s a crisis e-mail: [email protected] the latest in a long list of such initiatives is the Qatar of confidence in the sport’s governance worldwide. Marketing & advertising: tel: +974 44138566 Players Association (QPA) though it has nothing to do I’m sure a player-driven organisation like the e-mail: [email protected] Distribution: tel: +974 44138535/36, Fax: +974 44138597 with the government. One of its aims is to increase QPA will ensure equal rights and obligations for its e-mail: [email protected] transparency in our country’s football affairs and members and set an example for others. Like the thereby remove any apprehensions whatsoever others ’22 World cup itself, the new body should also be may’ve. a catalyst for more changes even as our country is www.twitter.com/dohastadiumplus Its primary objective, however, is to improve the marching towards achieving its goal of becoming a www.facebook.com/dohastadiumplusqatar players’ conditions, protect their interests and also modern state as envisaged in the National Vision 2030. extend all support to them in case of disputes. the Here’s wishing the QPA all success. www.flickr.com/photos/dohastadiumplusqatar establishment of an independent player association is fundamental to the attainment of good governance in football and, as such, Qatar has taken a step in the Publishers: ASPIrE Printing, Publishing and Distribution right direction. Printed at ASPIrE Printing Press Some major problems commonly faced by Dr Ahmed Al Mohannadi professional footballers, especially in Asia, include Editor-in-chief © Stories and photographs appearing in this publication may not be reproduced without the permission of ASPIrE