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Special Report: The Global Football Experiment

February 22, 2013

It is common knowledge that rich Qatari are pumping millions into teams like Paris St. Germain. But why are they paying for young Africans at second-division Belgian side Eupen?

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Qatar is polishing up its image, and the country is also searching for players for the 2022 World Cup, which it will host. Kick off! stopped by Eupen to see how things were going.

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Former England captain David Beckham (C) poses with his new jersey as he gives a press conference flanked by PSG Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (L) and PSG sports director Leonardo at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on January 31, 2013, to announce that he joined the French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

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It's common knowledge that rich Qatari are pumping millions into teams like Paris St. Germain. But why are they paying for young Africans at second-division Belgian side Eupen? Qatar is polishing up its image, and the country is also searching for players for the 2022 World Cup, which it will host. Kick off! stopped by Eupen to see how things were going.
February 22, 201306:21 min