Qatar Supreme Committee Bites Back At Fake World Cup Fans Claims

"Numerous journalists and commentators on Social Media" claimed that clips of Qatari fans celebrating were fakes.

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The SC labeled the statements "disappointing, and unsurprising." The Committee released the following statement:

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"With just four days until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starts, anticipation is building in Qatar as the country prepares to welcome the rest of the world."

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"Fans from around the world, many of them Qataris, have helped to improve the atmosphere in Qatar by organizing fan walks and parades and welcoming national teams to their hotels.

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Many fans met the England team in Qatar on Tuesday. One supporter told the Times newspaper that none of them were getting paid.

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Fans have different traditions and different ways of celebrating football in different parts of the world.

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While this may be different from what is practiced in Europe or South America it does not mean that the passion for the game is less genuine.

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The reality is being realized by journalists on the ground who meet and speak with these fans. e look forward the continued build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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