(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar Airways extends its congratulations to Flamengo, who were crowned CONMEBOL Libertadores winners, defeating River Plate in the Final in Lima, Peru on Saturday.
Flamengo will now travel to Qatar next month as the South American representative at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019, taking place in Doha from December 11 21. FIFA's six continental confederations will be represented in Qatar, as world football comes together this winter in Doha.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: 'Following a passionate and thrilling CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores campaign, I congratulate Flamengo on emerging as worthy Champions. CONMEBOL's competitions offer some of the world's most exciting and competitive professional football and we look forward to welcoming Flamengo and their travelling supporters to Qatar next month for the occasion of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019.
'It's a pleasure for CONMEBOL to be able to count on the support of Qatar Airways and its commitment to CONMEBOL Libertadores, said José Astigarraga, General Secretary of CONMEBOL.
Qatar Airways, the first-ever airline partner for CONMEBOL's club competitions, is leveraging high brand association and large audience visibility across the South American continent.
Qatar Airways, as ‘Official Airline Partner' of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 invites all football enthusiasts to book flights to see the stars of world football in action across three stadiums in Doha.
Qatar Airways and Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) recently also launched Qatar Live a series of music concerts and festivals taking place in Doha from 4 to 20 December. Global superstar Katy Perry, legendary band Maroon 5 and international Latin music star Maluma feature among seven scheduled concerts.
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