ian1964 10,761 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Method Man 24 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Looking forward to it. Was it the US gov that went after FIFA/Sepp Blatter? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,212 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Eleven of the 22 executives who took part in awarding the world cup to Qatar in December 2010 were eventually subject to punitive actions including life bans from football. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I don't understand all this criticism of Qatar. It's an excellent place to visit, just maybe not if you're a bleeding heart snowflake with the weight of the world on your shaky shoulders or a boozed up thug looking for a fight. If you're the former no one will give you a moment's notice and if you're looking for a fight then the Doha police will certainly accommodate you. Otherwise, great hotels, great roads, great restaurants, great climate, great stadiums, green grass, the lot. I also don't understand why no one in the UK is capable of pronouncing the name of the country properly. The emphasis is all on the first 'a' not the second one. But most of all I don't understand all this fuss about Qatar being selected to host the tournament. It seems to me nothing took place in this selection process that hasn't also taken place in every previous World Cup hosting process. The umbrage taken because the host isn't one of us and still openly practices institutional bribery and slavery seems completely over the top. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 On 31/10/2022 at 15:30, Bill said: I don't understand all this criticism of Qatar. It's an excellent place to visit, just maybe not if you're a bleeding heart snowflake with the weight of the world on your shaky shoulders or a boozed up thug looking for a fight. If you're the former no one will give you a moment's notice and if you're looking for a fight then the Doha police will certainly accommodate you. Otherwise, great hotels, great roads, great restaurants, great climate, great stadiums, green grass, the lot. I also don't understand why no one in the UK is capable of pronouncing the name of the country properly. The emphasis is all on the first 'a' not the second one. But most of all I don't understand all this fuss about Qatar being selected to host the tournament. It seems to me nothing took place in this selection process that hasn't also taken place in every previous World Cup hosting process. The umbrage taken because the host isn't one of us and still openly practices institutional bribery and slavery seems completely over the top. Plus the reasons you mentioned, the weather there this time of year is like summer in San Diego (sunny 75-85F). I think it is actually an outstanding venue to choose. Of course I don't know anything about corruption or slavery, if true, unfortunate, but it was a good choice. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, Malangsob said: it was a good choice. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 49 minutes ago, Malangsob said: I think it is actually an outstanding venue to choose Unless you’ve swallowed the disapproval of the left and it’s captive media, who have waged an incessant campaign against the venue since it was chosen.The much more corrupt and violent choice of South Africa was hailed by the same people as enlightened. Almost no one thinks for themselves any more, opinions are mainly just parroting media output. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Bill said: Unless you’ve swallowed the disapproval of the left and it’s captive media, who have waged an incessant campaign against the venue since it was chosen.The much more corrupt and violent choice of South Africa was hailed by the same people as enlightened. Almost no one thinks for themselves any more, opinions are mainly just parroting media output. Mediots abound. The corporate, compromised media, and the little piggies who slurp their slop. The years may roll but the masses, will always be asses. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Gonzo79 said: I think we need to just focus on the event. Your support of the USMNT, though not compulsory, would also be greatly appreciated. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I'll try and catch a few matches and hope Serbia do well. 🇷🇸 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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