Qatar and Bahrain are unique countries in Arab World by having very low Native population. Qatar has 3 lakh Qataris while 15 lakh Foreign expats. Same way Bahrain has only 6 lakh native Bahrainis while 7 lakh Foreign expats. Other Arab countries have healthy native population and are not dependent on granting citizenships to Foreigners for Sporting success. Qatar is importing Atheletes from Ethiopia. There is also now a factor of Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi diaspora because of all civil war stuff going on and whole generations are now settling in other countries.
@munna.. Same with uae.. Local n naturalised emaratis is 2 million.. expats living in d country 10 million.. Saudi is a little more healthy population on vs expat ratio
wow great result. a win against any arab team in any age level is something to be noted.
i really hope this sparks the beginning of a generation of stars for the future. this certainly is the first real shot in the arm after setting up expensive elite academies.
@Ashlesh Iraq has a proud history in football for 30-40 years now. 1982 Asian Games Gold, 1986 World Cup qualification in Mexico, 2007 AFC Asian Cup, Arab Nations Cup and Gulf Cup Champions in 60s, 70s, 80s decades. Now also they are doing well.
Comments
There is also now a factor of Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi diaspora because of all civil war stuff going on and whole generations are now settling in other countries.
i really hope this sparks the beginning of a generation of stars for the future. this certainly is the first real shot in the arm after setting up expensive elite academies.
Now also they are doing well.