HH The Amir leads the way as the world congratulates Qatar on being Asian champs

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

This could not have been any truer for Qatar, who progressed through the AFC Asian Cup in the UAE to eventually emerge as champions.

Having faced hardships in the UAE unlike any other team in the tournament, they let their game do the talking on the ground. And for that, the world is applauding them.

HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the team wholeheartedly for their breathtaking performance in the UAE.

ألف مبروك لمنتخبنا ولقطر وشعبها هذا الفوز التاريخي بكأس آسيا ٢٠١٩ .. ألف تحية لأبطالنا وللجهازين الفني والإداري الذين جعلوا هذه البطولة إنجازا عربيا وقدموا ملحمة كروية مثيرة وحققوا أحلام الملايين من مشجعي الكرة القطرية عبر الوطن العربي الكبير..

— تميم بن حمد (@TamimBinHamad) February 1, 2019

“Many congratulations to our National Team, and Qatar and it’s people on this historic occasion of winning AFC Asian Cup 2019. Many regards to our champions and the technical and administrative teams that have made this championship an Arab achievement, and for presenting an exciting football epic, and realising the dreams of millions of fans of Qatari football team throughout the larger Arab world,” he tweeted.

There were also a lot of other appreciative comments on Twitter. Here is a selection of them.

I know that they automatically qualify but this Qatar side would have qualified for the next World Cup with no dramas #AsianCup #JPNvQAT

— Aleko #SaveHakeem (@alekoisawesome) February 1, 2019

Congrats Qatar. Too good all tournament. Some great goals, inc first two in the final, and only conceded once. Third goal was clear handball so a definite penalty. Intent can't be known so it's irrelevant. It wasn't blatant so yellow card was wrong. #JPNvQAT 1-3 #AsianCupFinal

— Socceroo Realm (@socceroorealm) February 1, 2019

Well disappointed for 1-3 loss in the end of #AsianCupFinal
Full credit to Qatar.@jfa_samuraiblue just couldnt score and the VAR decision was the nail in the coffin.
Just not our night but proud for the team. #JPNvQAT #asiancup2019 #daihyo #王座奪還

— Yoshi Shimada (@yoshinori25) February 1, 2019

When you knock out Japan & Korea and humiliate KSA, you probably deserve the trophy.#AsianCupFinal#JPNvQAT

— Kazonaki (@kazonis) February 1, 2019

Qatar are Asian Cup Champions for the first time ever!

They beat Japan 3-1. Its the only goal they have conceded in the whole tournament. A 608-minute shutout streak in the tournament. #AsianCupFinal #JPNvQAT

— Arjun Namboothiri (@ArjunNamboo) February 1, 2019

Dressing room celebration for the new kings of Asia. Congratulations Qatar, the #AsianCup2019 champions. pic.twitter.com/VFw8SKqdYy

— #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) February 1, 2019

Congratulations to @QFA_EN Qatar from India
New Champions! New hope!
Well played, @jfa_en for your effort!

— Chanchal Banerjee (@chanb37) February 2, 2019

History has been made. Qatar becomes the #UNDEFEATED #CHAMPION of the AFC Asian Cup #2019! We are proud of our team and salute them for their #BREATHTAKING performance tonight and #EXTRAORDINARY efforts throughout the tournament.#indian #qatarlife pic.twitter.com/nfUZ7IzC6F

— Saleem Ismail (@SadiqIs61931669) February 2, 2019

Now Qatar can convince the world that this tiny Gulf nation is ready to host 2022 FIFA World cup with its victory as the newest Asian football champion. Congratulations Qatar!

— Ash Almond (@ashalmond) February 1, 2019

Congrats to #Qatar national team! Amazing Asian Cup champions! Impressive game throughout the whole tournament outstanding victory in the final @afcasiancup. On the road to 2022!
الف مبروك حصول منتخب قطر #العنابي على كأس أمم اسيا 2019
تستهلون فوز عظيم! الى بطولة كأس العالم 2022 pic.twitter.com/Os08opOnqa

— France au Qatar (@FranceauQatar) February 1, 2019

Well played, Qatar. You have made us all proud and deserve every accolade coming your way. And now, onto the 2022 FIFA World Cup.