2022 World Cup Discussion

[Bill Walker]

The hypocrisy is about our government(s) selling billions of pounds worth of arms to Qatar. Qatar along with Abu Dhabi practically saved the uk banking sector during the financial crisis. The Qataris and other ME countries buy houses, office blocks and companies in London, and hardly a word is spoken about human rights.
Here is the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade page about Qatar. https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/qatar/qatar-country-brief
Suffice to say, no mention of human rights, big mentions of bi-lateral trade and billions of dollars.
As for not giving sporting events to countries with laws different to our current laws, you may well be right. I’d just point out why other countries might think we’re a tad hypocritical.
Homosexuality was illegal in England in 1966, Argentina was a military dictatorship in 1978, China have had 2 Olympic Games, Russia World Cup in 2014.

So you want to refuse/knock back billions of pounds worth of contracts involving thousands of UK jobs and livelihoods (and probably let the French get it) because of their laws on homosexuality ?

How do you feel about buying Middle eastern oil ?

 

[aguero93:20]

Time for Europe and the Americas to break away from FIFA and start their own organisation.

It's Europe and the Americas supplying the corrupt executive.

 

[aguero93:20]

Qatar to Ban Football Matches from World Cup

FIFA have been plunged into a state of panic after the State of Qatar announced a ban on football matches during the World Cup.

socceronsunday.com

 

[SWP's back]

They’re all hypocrites

 

[SebastianBlue]

Just want to emphasise how dangerous this public solidarity is for him and the Iranian team more broadly (including their family and friends in Iran, and even abroad).

 

[lloydie]

Just want to emphasise how dangerous this public solidarity is for him and the Iranian team more broadly (including their family and friends in Iran, and even abroad).

Got to admire real bravery.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

I'm not a fan of so many substitutes in the WC. It breaks up the rhythm of the game.

Also what's up with all that added time?

 

[I'm With Stupid]

One good thing to come out of the Qatar World Cup is that every country now knows that once you've been awarded the tournament, you can just do whatever you want and FIFA can do nothing to stop you. The Netherlands pulled out of a bid because FIFA insisted on zero taxes. It turns out they should have agreed to it and then a week before the tournament, just change the rules and add a 100% tax on all of their revenue.

 

[FantasyIreland]

The sooner this shitshow is over the better.

 

[SWP's back]

I'm not a fan of so many substitutes in the WC. It breaks up the rhythm of the game.

Also what's up with all that added time?

At least it gives some City players a chance to get on.

There were two head injuries and concussion procedures on the pitch.