Soccer fans in Dubai were jubilant on Sunday as they watched the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in neighbouring Qatar at a fan festival in the region's commercial hub. The BudX FIFA Fan Festival in Dubai featured big screens, beer and other drinks on an artificial island off the city's buzzing Marina district, with the skyline as a backdrop. A general view at the site of BudX FIFA FAN Festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi "I think the fan festivals are a very nice initiative for the fans. Maybe we are not able to go to Qatar, but we really enjoy soccer and we want to support our teams," said Veronica Maldonado, an Ecuadorian resident of Dubai supporting her home country which won the opening match 2-0 against host Qatar. Spea...
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