The Olive Press’ man in Qatar is back again with a video blog from Doha, telling our readers what a night out in a strict Muslim country is like, some disappointments, the joys of a giant slaying with Argentina – Saudi Arabia and the pleasures of rubbing shoulders with fans from all over the world.
WATCH: Our Man in Qatar reporting from the World Cup

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