Zatman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Spoony said: Must say I loved the no alcohol. Not seeing brits make tits of themselves is refreshing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Spoony said: Must say I loved the no alcohol. Not seeing brits make tits of themselves is refreshing. I dunno My cousin did end up going with some guys from kiddy so he's done every tournament since the 80s as well as most of the qualifiers said there wasn't a fat lot to do there, had an apartment with a pool and just sat round the pool all day rather than in a pub all day, no travel days, no real touristy stuff, it was perfectly fine but long uneventful days when England weren't playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, villa4europe said: I dunno My cousin did end up going with some guys from kiddy so he's done every tournament since the 80s as well as most of the qualifiers said there wasn't a fat lot to do there, had an apartment with a pool and just sat round the pool all day rather than in a pub all day, no travel days, no real touristy stuff, it was perfectly fine but long uneventful days when England weren't playing There was loads to do. In addition to the plethora of bars and restaurants l, there was lots of adventure sports available, such as quad biking, dune buggys etc.... We stayed near a camel riding area which had amazing, huge dunes. There were also loads of beach clubs which had music, alcohol, volleyball ball courts, football nets... There really was a lot going on. If you looked for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Yikes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, sne said: Yikes I just read that they had to abandon the open top bus parade, probably due to stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stevo985 Posted December 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2022 I really wish Messi had chucked that robe off immediately. It's not even a Qatar thing. If something like that happened in any host country it would be ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I really wish Messi had chucked that robe off immediately. It's not even a Qatar thing. If something like that happened in any host country it would be ridiculous Would have caused too much controversy why bother just do as they want then take it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: Would have caused too much controversy why bother just do as they want then take it off Because now what could be the most iconic moments in football history, the greatest player of all time lifting the world cup that has always alluded him, has him wearing a big black robe rather than his kit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: Because now what could be the most iconic moments in football history, the greatest player of all time lifting the world cup that has always alluded him, has him wearing a big black robe rather than his kit I think its not really not important to be honest. If he took the robe off throws it off or just removes it straight away. It would be all over social media some saying he wss right over would say he is disrespectful. Why put yourself in that? Just wear and remove shortly after. I found it more offensive seeing salt bae on the pitch with the trophy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 20/12/2022 at 07:11, sne said: Messi and 4 of teammates almost decapitated by a low hanging cable while riding around on the bus celebrating in Buenos Aires. That might have put damper (dampener?) on things Was that not a power cable???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Because now what could be the most iconic moments in football history, the greatest player of all time lifting the world cup that has always alluded him, has him wearing a big black robe rather than his kit They are his employers so I am sure he has probably agreed to it beforehand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Without wanting to derail the World Cup thread, can UEFA not breakaway from FIFA? Feels to me like a lot of the top clubs are getting pretty sick of FIFA, it would only take the Prem being onboard to get it going given all the money is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, AndyM3000 said: Without wanting to derail the World Cup thread, can UEFA not breakaway from FIFA? Feels to me like a lot of the top clubs are getting pretty sick of FIFA, it would only take the Prem being onboard to get it going given all the money is here. That is why the mess is currently the way it is. The rest of the world got sick of the arrogant European countries dominating FIFA and have elected leaders like Blatter and Infantino who knew what the issues is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I really wish Messi had chucked that robe off immediately. It's not even a Qatar thing. If something like that happened in any host country it would be ridiculous 15 minutes ago, Zatman said: They are his employers so I am sure he has probably agreed to it beforehand I mean, even if it wasn't agreed, it's just a correct reflection of his priorities. This is a man who has taken tons of money to support Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid over that of his own country, seems quite appropriate to be covering his national shirt to be honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 21, 2022 EDIT : Can't be arsed arguing tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 49 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I really wish Messi had chucked that robe off immediately. It's not even a Qatar thing. If something like that happened in any host country it would be ridiculous He’s an ambassador for Saudi Arabia isnt he? Perhaps afraid to upset the paymasters, although I have no idea if there is any direct connection with the robe and Saudi Arabia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I really wish Messi had chucked that robe off immediately. It's not even a Qatar thing. If something like that happened in any host country it would be ridiculous At the time I thought it was weird, unnecessary and out of place. Then I read a bit about the bisht, and it being a huge honour in their culture, especially bestowed by the Emir, and it's kind of a nice gesture, but was still a bit out of place at that moment - possibly would have raised less eyebrows if they'd given it him for his player of the tournament solo award rather than to raise the WC trophy. Then I read all of the racist pieces of shit spewing hate about it, and suddenly I didn't care so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, BOF said: EDIT : Can't be arsed arguing tbh. Not sure what i said that would cause an argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: He’s an ambassador for Saudi Arabia isnt he? Perhaps afraid to upset the paymasters, although I have no idea if there is any direct connection with the robe and Saudi Arabia. He is also a PSG player who are pretty much owned by Qatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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