QFA denies Qatar pulling out of Gulf Cup

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Monday, July 21st 2014 04:28 AM

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Sunday denied they were pulling out of 2014 Gulf Cup to be held in Saudi Arabia this November, declaring news reports as 'not true'. QFA was reacting to news reports that Qatar would pull-out of the event that draws the region's best teams for over two weeks every couple of years. The game's ruling body said Qatar has always considered the event as a very important championship and Qatar makes great effort to send its best squad for the event. QFA also said Qatar is one of few teams that have featured in all editions of the Gulf Cup since the event began in 1970. QFA urged local and foreign media not to carry out news items without clarifying with the game's ruling body in Qatar.