Amazing results

He noted that many questioned Qatar's ability to host the world event, but the results were amazing on the ground and the country was able to achieve a dazzling hospitality. An edition that is considered the best ever in the history of the football event, and also demonstrated the effectiveness and value of the region to host prestigious events and record high-level achievements, setting new standards of excellence.

The former French international, who is known for his attacking skills, continued: "I love Qatar and I really like it as a country that has sunny weather and has excellent infrastructure. When I see Doha, I realize the great efforts made by the country to develop a global city with the most modern facilities and services."

Claude Makelele

For his part, Claude Makelele, who won the European Championship with the French national team in 2000, stressed that Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup left a lasting legacy that was not limited to football but extended beyond it to something more than that. The global tournament brought about a significant change that included many regions in the country.

Great progress in Qatari football

And he added: “When I see how much football and sports have developed in the country, I feel very happy, and most importantly, the football programs in Qatar are focused on investing in the game as a tool for positive change and development of the communities around. "I love football and have played this great game for many years in many parts of the world, I think many people can learn from Qatar's pioneering model, for example when you enter the football stadiums you notice their amazing design and construction. The highest international standards," he continued, providing fans with an exciting interactive experience that puts them at the heart of the action.

French football legends Nicolas Anelka and Claude Makelele recently visited Doha to watch the French Super Cup sponsored by Visit Qatar, where former Paris Saint-Germain team were crowned champions after beating Monaco 1-0 to win the French Super Cup for the 13th time in its history.

Since Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World CupTM, which was held for the first time in the Arab world and in the region, the country has embraced a series of major sporting events, including the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which broke records in terms of attendance and digital participation, and the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2024™, which kicked off last month, coinciding with the celebration of the second anniversary of the 2022 World Cup Qatar.

FIFA recently announced the dates for Qatar to host the first five consecutive editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, with the first edition starting in 2025 from 5 to 22 November. The country will also host three consecutive editions of the FIFA Arab Cup in 2025, 2029 and 2033, with the 2025 edition scheduled to be hosted at the end of this year.