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Football in Qatar

Football in QatarFootball in Qatar has got a large fan following, football is most popular among all the other sports of Qatar. The football sports clubs have world class facilities you can also play football in Qatar at select sports clubs.

Most sports clubs in the region hold special games and training sessions for beginners who are interested in playing football in Qatar. The government is also trying its level best to promote the sport. The ministry is targeting aspiring youngsters to encourage them to play football in Qatar.

Growing popularity of football in Qatar is clearly visible. Today there are at least a dozen of football clubs that are popular in the region. The most famous football clubs are Al-Sadd, Umm Salal, Al Araby, Qatar Sc etc. Many of these clubs also try to promote football in Qatar by holding regular football matches at schools and colleges levels.

Besides having numerous football clubs Qatar also has a national football team which is also known as Al Ennabi. The team has been playing international matches since 1970. The team is controlled by the Qatar Football Association which is also known as governing body for football in Qatar.

Football in Qatar may not be the most popular sport of the region but it is certainly the most loved sport of Qatar.

Tourists on Qatar tours must watch try and catch a glimpse of an ongoing game of football in Qatar. They will know how strongly the inhabitants of region feel about the game.

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