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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Wed 31 Dec 17:09
If only there was a pattern there to see.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Wed 31 Dec 17:10
Was it not confirmed a few months ago? Was originally Australia also interested but pulled out.
It`s a farce, this country should not be hosting a sporting tournament - what about female fans, gay and lesbian fans? A farce
Africa will have a couple host with Morocco in the 2030 WC, I believe Egypt made some noises originally to be interested- economically they are a mess, politically a disaster. As for Morocco, they certainly have the stadia and infrastructure, not to mention fans, but again, there have been quite big local protests at the huge cost, the Moroccan economy is not working for many.
I love the WC, I tend to watch every game, and I`ve worked every tournament for 24+ years, but I`m not working this tournament probably, I`m wondering if this one is when I lose my love of it.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Wed 31 Dec 18:53
I’m actually getting close to being done with football TBH
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 31 Dec 19:08
I barely watched WC2022 because of the fact it was in Qatar and their record. Wont watch much of WC2026 due to the times of the games. Can imagine I wont watch much of WC2034 either.
Football is just a sell out these days. Most money wins. How much have the Saudis paid Fifa to waive Ronaldos ban from qualifiers?
Go look at Ian Hislop tearing Gary Neville a new one on HIGNFY about Qatar. Calls out numerous others as well and his points are valid. Neville looks very silly at the end of it and rightly so.
This World Cup next year is going to end up a complete farce from the atmosphere side as stadiums will be massively diluted by neutrals. But no doubt Infantino and Trump will claim its the greatest ever.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 31 Dec 19:15
Trumpski`s gestapo will round up the tartan liberals and deport them for wearing skirts.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 4 Jan 01:13
The World Cup is becoming too big. It was 24 teams at USA 94. It’s 48 at USA 2026.
There’s not that many countries that can deal with that many games/fans and when you look at the costs, there’s even less that want to. There’s definitely corruption and FIFA doing everything they can to rinse as much out of it as possible and now it’s became a logistical, financial and political nightmare.
The UK as a whole could possibly physically host it but could you imagine the backlash about the costs and the potential egg shells that any politician who signs off on it walks. That’s why Saudi Arabia are getting 2034 and why Australia aren’t interested.
COYP
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sun 4 Jan 06:38
They have 3 countries hosting the next 2 world cups so Saudi get it as they will be "the only bid". Fifa don`t care about fans.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: ianbd6
Date: Sun 4 Jan 10:58
The 2030 world cup is shared between Morocco, Spain and Portugal. With token games in south America. The host nations fair enough but south America absolute joke. If you are interested in the finances of FIFA there is a good book called . The fall of the house of FIFA. It will be a bit dated but still a good read.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sun 4 Jan 13:43
There was a good watch a few years ago about FIFA and corruption as well.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Thu 8 Jan 11:44
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 31 Dec 19:08
I barely watched WC2022 because of the fact it was in Qatar and their record. Wont watch much of WC2026 due to the times of the games. Can imagine I wont watch much of WC2034 either.
Football is just a sell out these days. Most money wins. How much have the Saudis paid Fifa to waive Ronaldos ban from qualifiers?
Go look at Ian Hislop tearing Gary Neville a new one on HIGNFY about Qatar. Calls out numerous others as well and his points are valid. Neville looks very silly at the end of it and rightly so.
This World Cup next year is going to end up a complete farce from the atmosphere side as stadiums will be massively diluted by neutrals. But no doubt Infantino and Trump will claim its the greatest ever.
I think its gonna be good, lots of entertainment will be on offer, maybe 50 cent will have a wee 15 min set at half time for the haiti game
COYP
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Thu 8 Jan 15:16
"The 2030 world cup is shared between Morocco, Spain and Portugal. With token games in south America. The host nations fair enough but south America absolute joke."
South America is hosting opening games as a nod to the centenary of the Tournament first held in Uraguay in 1930
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 8 Jan 15:26
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Thu 8 Jan 15:16
"The 2030 world cup is shared between Morocco, Spain and Portugal. With token games in south America. The host nations fair enough but south America absolute joke."
South America is hosting opening games as a nod to the centenary of the Tournament first held in Uraguay in 1930
It would have been so much better if they`d been invited to host it rather than getting a wee "nod."
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 8 Jan 17:47
Uruguay doesn`t meet FIFA`s stadium capacity for the opening game/final of the WC - so it couldn`t host the tournament.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 8 Jan 18:15
Quote:
veteraneastender, Thu 8 Jan 17:47
Uruguay doesn`t meet FIFA`s stadium capacity for the opening game/final of the WC - so it couldn`t host the tournament.
Uruguay could still have been involved in hosting the tournament with neighbouring SA countries without hosting either the opening game or the final, VE.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Thu 8 Jan 18:37
I know that there is an issue with FIFA and corruption etc but the Middle East ain’t all bad. I’ve lived here for more than half my life. Nearly 30 years. As much as I love Scotland, ive chosen to live here. I find the UK (and the prospect of Farage etc) more nauseating than here.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 8 Jan 22:34
"Uruguay could still have been involved in hosting the tournament with neighbouring SA countries without hosting either the opening game or the final, VE"
They wouldn`t be the host nation if they can`t accommodate the opening match and final - being involved in other games is possible of course.
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