People have been trying to discredit Qatar ever since it shocked pundits to win hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup way back in 2010.
A top official from the UAE had said last year that Qatar’s winning the 2022 bid was a major reason for the ongoing illegal blockade.
The latest episode of baseless allegations came in the form of a Sunday Times story, which said the country used ‘black ops’ to discredit fellow competitors for the 2022 tournament.
However, Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has roundly rejected the allegation, according to Gulf Times.
بيان للجنة العليا للمشاريع والإرث
— Road to 2022 (@roadto2022) July 29, 2018
Official statement for Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy pic.twitter.com/wrOp97mn4v
“We’ve been thoroughly investigated and have been forthcoming with all information related to our bid, including the official investigation led by US attorney Michael Garcia,” the SC said in a statement, according to The Peninsula.
“We’ve strictly adhered to all FIFA’s rules and regulations for the 2018/2022 World Cup bidding process,” the SC added.
By winning hosting rights, Qatar had become the first country in the Middle East to earn the distinction.
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