QFA President meets ambassadors of Argentina, Paraguay

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Tuesday, November 13th 2018 03:29 PM

Doha: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of Qatar Football Association (QFA, received in his office on Tuesday morning the Argentine Ambassador HE Carlos Hernandez, and Paraguayan Ambassador Angel Ramon Barchini.     The meeting was also attended by Saud Al Mohannadi, Vice President of QFA and Mansoor Al Ansari, General Secretary of QFA.     During the meeting, the officials discussed topics of mutual concern, especially those related to football, and ways to strengthen the bonds of friendship between QFA and the two South American federations.     The QFA President stressed to the two ambassadors Qatar's intentions to build bridges using football in particular and sports in general.     The two ambassadors thanked the QFA Chief for the hospitality.     The officials also reiterated Argentina's and Paraguay's intention of extending all help to develop football around the world.     The QFA President signed two cooperation agreements with CONMEBOL, which includes 10 football federations, as well as the Argentine Football Federation during his recent visit to South America.     Earlier this year Qatar accepted the CONMEBOL invite to take part in 2019 Copa America which will be held next year in June.