Great Reads: Qatar's World Cup gamble, crypto contagion, when Michelin comes calling

Good morning, and welcome to the weekend. Grab your cup of coffee or tea, and sit down with a selection of this week's great reads from The Globe. In this issue, James Griffiths examines the big gamble Qatar is making in its pursuit of World Cup hosting duties. A jet-lagged Griffiths arrived in Doha a few days before the official start, and found it strangely quiet and empty for a city that's about to be a magnet for soccer fans around the world. Qatar's whole gambit is aimed at attracting millions of tourists and positioning itself as a hub for…