2022 World Cup Discussion

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HelloCity said:
Hate that this is classed as offside. Being ‘level’ basically no longer exists.

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As much as I'm a fan of how this technology has sped up the decision-making, I agree the lack of tolerance is quite jarring. I get that offside is offside and they are playing to the letter of the law, but I worry that the level of precision is going to stop strikers from gambling and playing on the shoulder of the defender which will ultimately lead to fewer goals.

I've always thought they need to build in a margin of error to make it feel more human, like they do with umpire's call in cricket - e.g. if the linesman doesn't flag and the player is within a 10cm margin of error then they stick with the on-field decision.
 
SkyBlueFlux said:
As much as I'm a fan of how this technology has sped up the decision-making, I agree the lack of tolerance is quite jarring. I get that offside is offside and they are playing to the letter of the law, but I worry that the level of precision is going to stop strikers from gambling and playing on the shoulder of the defender which will ultimately lead to fewer goals.

I've always thought they need to build in a margin of error to make it feel more human, like they do with umpire's call in cricket - e.g. if the linesman doesn't flag and the player is within a 10cm margin of error then they stick with the on-field decision.
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Problem with that is that assistant referee's are told not to flag especially in tight calls to allow subsequent action to develop naturally. So on those close calls they really shouldn't be flagging anyway.
 
HelloCity said:
Hate that this is classed as offside. Being ‘level’ basically no longer exists.

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I am all in favour of margins of error, but, to me, without VAR I wouldn't have a problem with that call. Not because the attacker's shoulder is 2 mm ahead of the defender's toe, but because his torso is ahead of the defender's torso. He went too soon, basically.

In the old, linesmen error-strewn days. that would have been called offside and, imo, quite rightly so.
 
TCIB said:
Paints a pretty grim fan experience tbh...

A police insider from Qatar opened up on the strict laws in the country which are also in place for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and asserted that the fans should prepare to face some tough times ahead. The officer said sex is essentially banned unless you are married to your partner and that there will not be any drink or party culture after the matches.
“S*x is very much off the menu, unless you are coming as a husband and wife team.

There definitely will be no one-night stand at this tournament. There will be no partying at all really. Everyone needs to keep their heads about them, unless they want to risk being stuck in prison. There is essentially a s*x ban in place at this year’s World Cup for the first time ever. Fans need to be prepared," the police insider told Daily Star.

“The drink and party culture after games, which is the norm in most places, is strictly prohibited, with very strict and scary consequences if you are caught. There is a feeling that this could be a very bad tournament indeed for fans," he added.

www.wionews.com

'No party at all': World Cup fans can face up to 7 years in Jail if caught having one-night stands in Qatar

WION (World Is One News) brings latest & breaking news from South Asia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and rest of the World in politics, business, economy, sports, lifestyle, science & technology with opinions & analysis.
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Please note this is from a June article but if it is as the officer says that sucks a bit. The sex bit seems harsh but thats their laws, the celebrating after part seems a bit of a buzz kill though.
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Don't worry, it's utter bollocks. Anyone who's spent any time in the Middle East would be able to tell you that. Sure, it won't be like Brazil or Germany, but it'll be nothing like that article is describing. And I can guarantee that's not a real Qatari "police insider" speaking in those quotes either.
 
Dubai Blue said:
Don't worry, it's utter bollocks. Anyone who's spent any time in the Middle East would be able to tell you that. Sure, it won't be like Brazil or Germany, but it'll be nothing like that article is describing. And I can guarantee that's not a real Qatari "police insider" speaking in those quotes either.
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I mean "told the Daily Star" is the clue there.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
Couple of my friends are out there and are saying similar.

“There has been much reported about Qatar and the decision to award them the World Cup and I'm sure there is a lot of truth in what has been reported. It's not a place we would ever have chosen to visit under any other circumstances. However, my experience exceeded my expectations. Every single person we encountered, without exception, was polite, friendly, helpful and respectful. The transport and organisation of the events was outstanding. I won't be returning, but it's been a real experience. And to see a very proud Welshman who has waited a lifetime to watch his country in a major tournament realise his dream- well it doesn't get much better than that. Cymru am byth ❤️❤️”
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The anti Muslim propaganda is in full swing, some of the reporting is a disgrace, much of it from the BBC.
 
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