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Covstu · Sep 12, 2013

What's everyone's view on the Qatar world cup, this for me is exactly what is wrong with football. These guys promised a shit load of cash and FIFA couldn't turn it down, now it looks like it will be played in winter disrupting all of the European leagues. I would be pissed off if I was one of the other bidding countries as clearly they have moved the goalposts after the event and ultimately their bid must have been flawed to think they could hold it in summer.

CJ_covblaze · Sep 12, 2013

I will look at it two ways.

It was sold to the world as a NH summer World Cup. That's what it should be. If they can't provide that it should go to a re-vote. No reason why Qatar couldn't submit a revised bid that includes it being in winter in their sales pitch. Doubt anyone would vote for it though.

Football is a game for the whole world and should be access for all. I personally think to say nations in that area of the world can never host a WC as it's impractical for the big leagues is wrong. If it got moved to winter and disrupts most leagues we'll just have to deal with it. Rugby teams seem to manage don't they?

jimmyhillsfanclub · Sep 12, 2013

It should be taken away from Qatar....and the whole Fifa board should be forced to resign.....and give back all the backhanders they no doubt received...allegedly...

thaiskyblue · Sep 12, 2013

My sister lived there for 3 years went once never again , the world cup is meant to be a party a celebration , i've seen more life in a grave yard.

HighfieldRoader · Sep 12, 2013

''Qatar Farse!'' Do you mean farce? Or Farsi, but that would refer to an unlikely Iranian World Cup.

Covstu · Sep 12, 2013

thaiskyblue said:
My sister lived there for 3 years went once never again , the world cup is meant to be a party a celebration , i've seen more life in a grave yard.

cant drink over there either can you? you imagine England and german fans on the water!!

Sky Blue Spud · Sep 15, 2013

jimmyhillsfanclub said:
It should be taken away from Qatar....and the whole Fifa board should be forced to resign.....and give back all the backhanders they no doubt received...allegedly...

Regarding alleged backhanders, Qatar have promised substantial investment in projects in many of the voting countries which may or may not have influenced the voting process.
This is in addition to any alleged brown envelopes which may or may not have changed hands.
Qatar are not a footballing nation and have never qualified for the World Cup finals in its history and as such should have never even been considered as a potential host. Quite apart from the unsuitable climate, facilities and travelling distance for the many real footballing fans.
FIFA, with a Neanderthal out of touch 75 year old president have consistently shown that they are not fit for purpose.

thaiskyblue · Sep 15, 2013

Covstu said:
cant drink over there either can you? you imagine England and german fans on the water!!

you can drink in some hotels , remortgage the house to cover it.

SkyblueBazza · Sep 15, 2013

HighfieldRoader said:
''Qatar Farse!'' Do you mean farce? Or Farsi, but that would refer to an unlikely Iranian World Cup.

That's a good point! They don't speak Farse (or Farsi!) - it's Arabic.
The event is, as usual, being dissed by the media at every turn. Even our own Olympics was dissed by some right up to the opening ceremony.
No doubt the political footballing people fuel this so that it suppresses expectation...& makes for a bigger "wow" factor once things get going. I'm sure it'll all come good somehow, but the heat for fans & players is a major obstacle to a footballing spectacle except for the hot-climate nations IMO.

SkyblueBazza · Sep 15, 2013

Covstu said:
cant drink over there either can you? you imagine England and german fans on the water!!

Once you are in these places...after 24hrs if you venture outside in the heat - all you really want to drink is water anyway!

thaiskyblue · Sep 15, 2013

SkyblueBazza said:
Once you are in these places...after 24hrs if you venture outside in the heat - all you really want to drink is water anyway!

if england get there you'll need a lot more than water to get you through.

SkyblueBazza · Sep 15, 2013

thaiskyblue said:
if england get there you'll need a lot more than water to get you through.

I can assure you that in the unlikely event of a massive positive change in my financial fortunes...I may consider going - in the more likely event that my financial fortunes will not change...the thought of going there will not cross my mind.

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