While England continues to shiver in the icy grip of winter, Sir Alex and his squad are enjoying sun-bathed training sessions in Qatar.

英格兰依然银装素裹，弗格森爵士和他的弟子们却在卡塔尔享受阳光。

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As Mr Al Fayed learned when he sought British citizenship, and Man U's Irishmen did when they quarrelled with the club's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, last winter, local acceptance does not come easy.

ECONOMIST: Football