Doha will host the Padel World Cup from October 28 to November 2 and will not be without controversy. The reason lies in the appeal that was presented United Arab Emirates for the Qatar event. Coach Borja Vidal has called up a team made up of seven players, including four Spaniards. Something that generated great controversy. It is about Iñigo Jofre, Arnau Ayats, Sergio Icardo And Fran Jurado.
All have experience in the professional circuit of First Padel, which was considered a disadvantage by other teams who do not have players of this caliber in their ranks. Four other players complete the Emirates team: Fares Aljanahi, Majed Aljanahi, Salem Alhooli And Abdallah Ahli.
Borja Vidal decided to summon four nationalized Emirati players, but born in Spain. The one with the best ranking is Iñigo Jofre, 24 years old, world number 53. For his part, Arnau Ayats, of the same age, is world number 59. Further back are Sergio Icardo, 129th, and Fran Jurado, 343rd.
He Padel World Cup It will have 16 teams, with Spain and Argentina – current champions – as the big favorites. One of the last to get her ticket was herself. United Arab Emirates. They were playing against Australia for their place in the finals, winning the qualifiers for Asia and Africa and booking the ticket to the tournament to be held in Doha.
Spain also presented its team for the world championship. Juanjo Gutiérrez’s team will be made up of a luxury squad with which they will aspire to overthrow Argentina. The eight players chosen are: Ale Galán, Arturo Coello, Juan Lebron, Paquito Navarro, Álex Ruiz, Miguel Yanguas, Coki Nieto And Jon Sanz.
