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Neymar, the big attraction for fans
Ayeni Olusegun
Doha
Paris Saint-Germain will continue their five-year 'winter training tour'tradition as the European football heavyweights arrive in Qatar on Thursday for the December 21-23 for annual camp. The Qatar-owned club have soared to newer heights in the last five years, winning four straight French league titles from 2012 to 2016 and are on course to win the Ligue 1 this year.
The club's visit to Doha usually involves fun activities and an opportunity for fans to get close to the stars and also for the players to relax and enjoy the hospitality Qatar offers after the first half of a hectic football season.
Commenting on the team's visit, Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain Nasser al Khelaifi said,"We are excited to return to Qatar for this new winter tour, and to benefit from training in the country's warm winter weather, and its remarkable facilities in Aspire Zone. Our team always enjoys visiting Qatar, experiencing first hand the~ culture, visiting various sites and witnessing the developments in its infrastructure and offerings since our last visit."
All PSG players will be participating in the tour with Neymar being the main attraction after his blockbuster move from Barcelona to PSG shattered world football's transfer record.
The team will train at the world-class Aspire Zone, several of its players will be able to try spearfishing which is a popular local sport; enjoy a tour of Msheireb Museums, and a desert safari to Qatar's magnificent Inland Sea, all organised by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA).
The Aspire academy has also put in place activities for kids and fans to take photographs with the stars and get signed merchandise from the players and coaching staff.
PSG’s Thursday programme
3pm-4.30pm: Signing session with Paris Saint-Germain players (Paris Saint-Germain Official Store, Gate 4, Villagio Mall)
4pm-5pm: Ooredoo Paris Saint-Germain Academy session with players and
coach (Aspire Zone – Training Ground 2)
5-7pm: Paris Saint-Germain official training session Open to fans (Aspire Zone – Training Ground 1).
Fans welcome from 4pm.
