However , according to Montague , that situation might change in the near future , with a massive English institution firmly on Qatar 's radar . Qatar is becoming a major player in the world of football and sport finance . The cash - rich Gulf state already owns football clubs Paris Saint Germain and Malaga . A Qatari investment group has also been linked with a bid for Manchester United . Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup and is bidding to stage the 2020 Olympic Games .
Qatar is becoming a major player in the world of football and sport finance . The cash - rich Gulf state already owns football clubs Paris Saint Germain and Malaga . A Qatari investment group has also been linked with a bid for Manchester United . Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup and is bidding to stage the 2020 Olympic Games .