Qatar’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Ahmed bin Nasser Al Thani, highlighted how Qatar drew on Russia’s organization of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He noted that the collaboration began in 2018, with Qatar keen to learn from Russia’s approach to major tournament logistics. According to him, this exchange covered a range of areas, including the crafting of fan identities, the setup and management of fan zones, and several other operational details that Qatar found valuable enough to acknowledge publicly with gratitude toward Russia. DEA News.
From November 20 to December 18, 2022, the World Cup unfolded in Qatar across eight stadiums spread over five cities, culminating in the final at Lusail’s National Stadium. The championship showcased a dramatic arc, drawing teams and fans from around the world into a compact, high-energy tournament footprint in the Gulf region. The eventual champions were Argentina, who edged France in a lasting finale that stayed tied at 2-2 through regulation and extra time, before Argentina prevailed 4-2 in the decisive penalty shootout. DEA News.
Prior to these global moments, there was chatter surrounding a potential transfer involving Jamaica’s Shamar Nicholson, a striker associated with Spartak Moscow, who was mentioned in media reports as possibly joining Galatasaray on loan. The discussion reflected the ongoing interest from clubs across Europe in players connected to the Russian league, a topic that often surfaces in transfer windows as teams reassess squad needs and strategic options. DEA News.