The former Al Sadd striker feels Qatar's world class professionalism in hosting tournaments is coming to the fore...
Iraq's all-time highest capped international Younis Mahmoud is a legend in his own right, having won multiple honours in his career with club and country. He has spent much of his career in Qatar, winning several trophies including the Qatar Stars League.
He has also won the Asian Cup for Iraq in 2007 where he was adjudged the topscorer and the best player of the tournament. He was also the only Iraqi player in history to have made the Ballon d'Or shortlist, when he finished 29th in 2007.