The former Qatar player added that the new stadium and precinct, which is scheduled to be finished by late 2018, will give local players a place to dream and bring their skills onto the world stage: "The establishment of stadiums integrated in terms of sports and business in each of the cities selected by the Supreme Committee will create a positive and competitive environment. Most of us started playing football in the street. We had big ambitions but limited possibilities. The current generation are lucky, they have all the potential and the ambition to create a new generation of players able to compete in the World Cup."

When Qatar unveiled the design of the second proposed host venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ on Saturday, it was more than a stadium reveal. It was also a reminder of the rich and unique hospitality and traditions which exist throughout the country and the region, and which await visiting fans at the world's greatest football tournament in eight years' time.

Football fans from across the world will enter a completely unique stadium in 2022 – both visually and conceptually. The fabric of the emblematic white and black striped exterior of Al Bayt (which means 'the home' in Arabic) is inspired by the cloth which welcomes visitors to local tents. This contrasts wonderfully with the colourful red 'sadu' patterns on the inside that will line the upper parts of the stadium. To add to the unique fusion of tradition and modernity, the stadium will contain a branch of the state-of-the-art Aspetar sports hospital which has treated 20 stars from 9 nations at this year's FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil™.

Another unique feature of the stadium will be the integrated shopping mall, which will allow fans to access the stadium gates directly from within the shopping mall.