Qatar World Cup 2022 (29 Viewers)

[shmmeee]

Probably a bit late now, but surely we could have integrated a rainbow into our WC kit design and there would be nothing FIFA could have done?

Are armbands really against kit regulations?

 

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[Sky Blue Pete]

Probably a bit late now, but surely we could have integrated a rainbow into our WC kit design and there would be nothing FIFA could have done?

Are armbands really against kit regulations?

That would be a great idea

 

[SkyBlueMatt]

At least if they wore the armband and ended up getting booked they could use that as the excuse for the likely poor tournament performance that we're about to witness.

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[chiefdave]

Probably a bit late now, but surely we could have integrated a rainbow into our WC kit design and there would be nothing FIFA could have done?

Are armbands really against kit regulations?

Hummel tone down Denmark jerseys, release black kits in Qatar World Cup protest

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said on Wednesday.

www.reuters.com

 

[chiefdave]

This is pretty disappointing and will have a knock on effect. Any future campaigns from the FA around racism, homophobia or any other form of discrimination will be dismissed as performative as when it comes to it they don't have the courage to back up their words.

 

[napolimp]

Pathetic. The armbands were supposed to promote a message of inclusivety, where is that message now?

 

[Mcbean]

It will get real once the big teams get going -but timing not ideal for enjoying oneself - can’t get drinking during todays have as I am driving tonight

 

[SBT]

True bravery from the FA etc - willing to show support for the gay community, so long as it doesn’t involve facing any consequences at all.

 

[Nick]

So the captain would get a booking for wearing it?

 

[tisza]

Also playing a country with worse human rights abuses than Qatar!

Guaranteed WC2030 Egypt. 2034 north Korea 2038 Belarus

 

[SBT]

So the captain would get a booking for wearing it?

Potentially, yes.

 

[tisza]

So the captain would get a booking for wearing it?

Looking at the latest new rules from Qatar supporters can be banned from entry if they are wearing anything that references political or discriminatory subjects.

 

[robbiekeane]

Shitshow of a World Cup

 

[Saddlebrains]

So shit

Every world cup ever - Sun shining, Barbecues on the go, pubs rammed, flags everywhere, even those not interested in football coming together to celebrate a festival of football


This world cup - Freezing, pissing down, no flags out, general malaise around all the shit and why it shouldnt be taking place, on top of the fact it should still be club football time.

This can never happen again surely?

 

[AOM]

Such a weird vibe around this WC. Not seeing any flags out in the street, hardly anyone really talking about it outside football circles other than complaining about human rights abuses (though I suspect a lot of these are the ones normally complaining there’s too much football during the WC).

Gonna watch all three games today as I’ve adopted Netherlands as my second team this year.

I'd like Netherlands to progress as well.
On paper they have got a decent squad this year, but have seemed pretty underwhelming in recent tournaments

 

[Great_Expectations]

Re the armband, the FA’s excuse is not to put players in that position. Why not let Kane and the players decide?

I get the risk and inevitable frustration if he were to pick up a second booking. But in my view it’s worth the risk, even if just for the first game to make a statement. And if he gets booked against Iran it’s his own fault.

 

[shmmeee]

Just make the goalie captain for the game or someone else unlikely to get booked.

 

[Nick]

So they flapped it?

Should just get the game abandoned.

 

[shmmeee]

Or just put someone on, take the yellow and immediately sub them? Lots of ways to do it if you really want.

 

[chiefdave]

So they flapped it?

Should just get the game abandoned.

The countries planning to wear the armband were pretty major countries in the competition. They should have just refused to play, what are FIFA going to do then have a chunk of top teams missing?

 

[tisza]

It's the hypocrisy of both FIFA and the Olympic committee that sport can bring about social change etc
Ask the citizens of Russia and China what those tournaments brought them.
Sports washing is a fashionable term now with Saudi money but it's nothing new.

 

[AOM]

The countries planning to wear the armband were pretty major countries in the competition. They should have just refused to play, what are FIFA going to do then have a chunk of top teams missing?

Yep that would have made a bigger statement rather than just bailing at the first hurdle.
Seems like just an empty gesture they're not willing to put any weight or support behind

 

[shmmeee]

Got to say, he’s played this perfectly. Seeing the faux outrage tweets about shredding money then to release this is hilarious.

 

[tisza]

The countries planning to wear the armband were pretty major countries in the competition. They should have just refused to play, what are FIFA going to do then have a chunk of top teams missing?

Issue is also FIFA isn't a European body it's global. Many of its members in Asia and Africa have little sympathy for rainbow causes.

 

[oscillatewildly]

Re the armband, the FA’s excuse is not to put players in that position. Why not let Kane and the players decide?

I get the risk and inevitable frustration if he were to pick up a second booking. But in my view it’s worth the risk, even if just for the first game to make a statement. And if he gets booked against Iran it’s his own fault.

Madness.

 

[Nick]

Alex Scott has shinpads on too

 

[chiefdave]

Fair play to her, got more guts than the FA.

 

[Liquid Gold]

Alex Scott is great.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

England to win 4-0

 

[Evo1883]

Fully expecting an England win , a comfortable 2-0 , the more difficult matches are after this one

 

[chiefdave]

ticket app is fucked now and England fans can't get in

 

[Liquid Gold]

Shitting it.

Envy those that have decided they don’t care because my anxiety has madder out for this.

COME ON ENGLAND!!

 

[Evo1883]

Shitting it.

Envy those that have decided they don’t care because my anxiety has madder out for this.

COME ON ENGLAND!!

Definitely not feeling the anxiety you say, I used to when I was younger , part of the reason today though is I'm fully expecting us to win today , so have no nerves , il be appalled if we lose

 

[Evo1883]

Site is looking good now btw @Nick

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Alex Scott. Good for her.

Getting a bit more pumped now.