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Mathew Davies

Where is Qatar and why is it so rich?

The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet.

The Olympics might have something to say about that, but football's global appeal and popularity will always put it top of the pile.

The latest edition of the World Cup takes place in Qatar and has come with a fair bit of controversy; this is the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East, in the northern hemisphere's winter months and in a country with an extremely poor human rights record.

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