June 9 (Reuters) - As Qatar continues its vast construction projects to prepare the tiny Gulf nation to host the 2022 World Cup, the slow rebuilding work of the country's soccer team puts them in danger of missing the showpiece deadline.
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Despite heavy investment on new coaches and the Aspire Academy to nurture young players, success has been limited and the naturalising of foreign talents has also failed to bridge the gap.