The legend of African football and President of the Republic of Liberia George Wea arrived today, Friday, to Qatar to attend the opening match of the next version of the World Cup to be held in Qatar during the period from November 20 and will continue until December 18.
According to the Qatar News Agency, George Wea arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, today, to meet the invitation to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup “Qatar 2022”, on Sunday evening at the House Stadium between Qatar and the Ecuador team.
The 2022 World Cup is scheduled to start with the opening match to a gathering between the Qatari team and its Ecuadorian counterpart on Sunday, November 20, at the “Al -Bayt” stadium.
The Liberian star George Wea is considered one of the most prominent African players throughout history, as he achieved a historic achievement after he became the first non -European player to win the Golden Ball after amending the award laws in 1995, and he is also the only African player who won the award so far.
George Wea, who is one of the most prominent African players throughout history, was crowned the Golden Ball Award in 1995 after receiving 144 votes in the voting race, beating the German Juergen Klinsmann, who is second with 108 points, and the Valenty Yari Litmann III with 67 points.
Wea played with many major clubs in Europe, most notably the Italian Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint -Germain, Monaco and Marseille in France, and the UAE island.
George Weah crowned many titles, most notably the Italian League twice, the French League, the French Cup 3 times, and the FA Cup..
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