The group received a raucous welcome at their hotel, which is an area famous for its nightlife, next to a mosque where the daily call to prayer begins at 4.29am. and with a camel pen on the beach outside the players’ rooms. Local authorities generate public enthusiasm for the tournament with organized groups of local supporters being used to create atmosphere. They denied that “fake fans” were paid. Manchester City teammates Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker arrive in Qatar PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES The English stars are heading to Qatar William, chairman of the Football Association, made a surprise visit to the team’s training facility at St George’s Park in Staffordshire on the eve of their departure to join.
