Gassin's finest
C'est diabolique
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196 recognised nations at that... which brings us back to those human rights issues again...
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196 recognised nations at that... which brings us back to those human rights issues again...
TheHoddleWaddle
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Oh no.... don't do it!!!! But yes, correct. Lots of debate there too.
Gassin's finest
C'est diabolique
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Sorry, sorry... neither the time or the place.
tototoner
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500 000 fans ?? I doubt it
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35863820
2022 World Cup: Fans could be housed in Bedouin-style camps
Supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be housed in traditional Bedouin-style desert camps.
Some of the 500,000 fans expected in the Gulf nation might be accommodated under canvas near stadiums.
"At the heart of this World Cup is a commitment to showcase hospitality and friendship of the Middle East," said a spokesman.
"As a result, we are actively researching the concept of supporters sleeping under the stars."
Bedouin campsites are inspired by the homes of tribes that have historically lived in the Arabian and Syrian deserts.
The tournament has already been moved from its traditional June-July slot to December over concerns about high temperatures.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35863820
2022 World Cup: Fans could be housed in Bedouin-style camps
Supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be housed in traditional Bedouin-style desert camps.
Some of the 500,000 fans expected in the Gulf nation might be accommodated under canvas near stadiums.
"At the heart of this World Cup is a commitment to showcase hospitality and friendship of the Middle East," said a spokesman.
"As a result, we are actively researching the concept of supporters sleeping under the stars."
Bedouin campsites are inspired by the homes of tribes that have historically lived in the Arabian and Syrian deserts.
The tournament has already been moved from its traditional June-July slot to December over concerns about high temperatures.
Lilbaz
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Will there be alcohol though?
Not that it matters i'm sure the number of westerners that turn down the opportunity to go will be made up by people from the middle east.
tototoner
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One of the main FIFA sponsors is Budweiser so i would think so
robbiedee
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I'm not sure it will...it'll be Blatters long lasting legacy of corruption and stink...
tototoner
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it will not be pulled now
ITS LIT!!!!!!
Gassin's finest
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Still say we should boycott it over those human rights issues.
YiddoInPoland
You got some statistical evidence to back that up?
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Russia is borderline but 2022 i will be giving a miss and i mean not bothering with it all.
Trix
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Mate spoke to someone yesterday who deals with sponsorship for Uefa. He said that FIFA are really concerned because both MD's and CC have said they won't be interested in sponsorship for 2022 as things stand now. I'm sure they won't be the only ones wanting to keep their corporate brands well away from this. Mate said this guy believes FIFA will have no choice but to pull it, just a case of whether it is now or later.
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Danners9
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If this was an elaborate prank you'd be like 'ahh, man, you got me.. I thought it was ridiculous but you kept going and had me hook, line and sinker'. Well done, Brass Eye. Well done.
But no, seems it's real. Gets worse with every news article and the statements from Qatar remain the same. Dispute, will look into it (but please don't remind us to publish the findings because we won't, ssssh...).
And still it rumbles on. In my Football Manager 2016 game, the World Cup got moved to China after public pressure - yeh, 'cos that's better isn't it!
2018 will be the first World Cup I won't watch. Sad.
But no, seems it's real. Gets worse with every news article and the statements from Qatar remain the same. Dispute, will look into it (but please don't remind us to publish the findings because we won't, ssssh...).
And still it rumbles on. In my Football Manager 2016 game, the World Cup got moved to China after public pressure - yeh, 'cos that's better isn't it!
2018 will be the first World Cup I won't watch. Sad.
Matthew Wyatt
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The human rights issues are certainly worth a boycott, and besides that the winter scheduling and global indulgence of a nation of only 280,000 citizens (0.004% of the world's population) make this an event entirely without merit. What an outrageous decision.
JerryGarcia
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I wonder if with the help of regular football clubs, a legends world cup tournament could be put on in 2022 at the same time as the official Qatar one? If it was done right and televised, I'm sure people would tune in as an alternative.
Matthew Wyatt
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Not sure what you mean -- would that be retired international players?
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