DOHA: Qatar’s most senior World Cup official said Monday (there were no regrets in bidding for the 2022 tournament, despite the “abuse” he claims the country has received since being chosen as host.

Speaking at a press conference to mark the eve of the five-year anniversary before the tournament starts, Hassan Al Thawadi said Qatar was right to bid for football’s premier tournament.

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