Qatar Get Set for Copa America Debut, but First Brazil Beckons
Pradeep, Malinganga lift Lanka to win over Afghanistan in low-scoring thriller WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 PAGE 15 Steyn ruled out, but India won’t take CRICKET WORLD CUP South Africa lightly, says Kohli PAGE 15 INDIA VS SOUTH AFRICA Qatar get set for Copa America debut, but first Brazil beckons The Qatar national football team during a session at their training camp in Porto Belo, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last week. Al Annabi to meet Samba Boys in friendly tonight at 3.30 am Doha time AYENI OLUSEGUN in Group B of the tournament. sults is not easy. We have to tournament. Specifically, that DOHA Coming up against the likes of see which level we arrive at. means experiencing the Latin Messi, Aguero, Dybala, James Let’s see how long we compete American style of play and tak- WITH the Copa America less Rodriguez, Falcao and co is no for. We have three very tough ing part in a major tournament than two weeks away, the Qa- small task, but Al Annabi for opponents who also want to in front of many fans. It will also tar national team begin their now have their sights on the go forward in Copa America. allow us to address important preparation for South Ameri- big friendly against Neymar- After this competition, we will details on and off the pitch. I ca’s biggest football showpiece led Brazil. be a better team after facing want the team to perform in a with a friendly against Brazil After leading the team to big teams.” proper and honourable way and at the Mane Garrincha Sta- their biggest accomplishment Qatar’s core of young stars, demonstrate that they’ve pro- dium in Brasilia on Thursday, in football with the Asian Cup who honed their skills through gressed.
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