Al-Qaradawi joyful that Qatar beat US World Cup bid
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
DOHA, Qatar: A prominent Islamic scholar says he is overjoyed that Qatar defeated the United States to host the 2022 World Cup.
Sheik Youssef Al-Qaradawi told worshippers in Doha that he was "filled with joy" after soccer's governing body FIFA selected Qatar on Thursday over the US and three other bidders.
Al-Qaradawi's Friday sermon was quoted in Qatar newspapers Saturday.The cleric says Qatar humbled the United States, which he claims seeks to dominate every aspect of world affairs.
Al-Qaradawi is considered a moderate and co-founded the popular IslamOnline website.
President Barack Obama said Qatar's selection was the "wrong decision." But Arab leaders call it a groundbreaking move that will change perceptions of the Middle East.
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