Czechlad Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The next 3 world cups look like they could involve a lot of off the field politics which is a shame. The world cup is supposed to be about the sport, not where it's being hosted. I wish Fifa would just keep the world cup in areas that would not have potential troubles. I don't really care if one nations gets the world cup twice within 30 years. It's silly to put it in places like Brazil, Russia and Qatar with all the off the field nonsense going on there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The next 3 world cups look like they could involve a lot of off the field politics which is a shame. The world cup is supposed to be about the sport, not where it's being hosted. I wish Fifa would just keep the world cup in areas that would not have potential troubles. I don't really care if one nations gets the world cup twice within 30 years. It's silly to put it in places like Brazil, Russia and Qatar with all the off the field nonsense going on there. Yes but it's all about the brown envelopes. Shame the English and Australian FA's didn't realise that instead of David f****** Beckham and David Cameron as diplomats. Money is the only, the ONLY thing that FIFA gives a f*** about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) The next 3 world cups look like they could involve a lot of off the field politics which is a shame. The world cup is supposed to be about the sport, not where it's being hosted. I wish Fifa would just keep the world cup in areas that would not have potential troubles. I don't really care if one nations gets the world cup twice within 30 years. It's silly to put it in places like Brazil, Russia and Qatar with all the off the field nonsense going on there. I agree. It's ridiculous. Brazil isn't so bad in that at least it's home to historically the best national team on Earth but Russia and Qatar were just ridiculous choices. Of all the candidates for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups those were the only ones that would throw up any major problems. Edited February 16, 2014 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Also the only ones that would put up any really major bribes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Russia is not that bad considering that they are a big country with a good footballing history. Qatar is just a joke though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yeah, I can handle Russia. They certainly wouldn't have been my first choice. Qatar was a mind bogglingly corrupt decision any way you look at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Over 400 migrant workers have died building stadiums in Qatar since 2010. Human Rights Organisations estimate it could hit 4,000 by 2022. Absolutely disgusting. FIFA need to strip them of the World Cup. Edited February 17, 2014 by The_Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I agree that compared to Qatar Russia wasn't too bad a choice but it was still by far the worst choice of all the prospective 2018 hosts. England, Spain/Portugal and Belgium/Netherlands all would've been far better hosts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Over 400 migrant workers have died building stadiums in Qatar since 2010. Human Rights Organisations estimate it could hit 4,000 by 2022. Absolutely disgusting. FIFA need to strip them of the World Cup. Nah it's OK, they're far away so it's easy to ignore borderline slavery, and I suggest you do so. The only thing that concerns us is a switch from summer to winter, keep focused on that and don't let any negative press ruin what is sure to be a great WC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I agree that compared to Qatar Russia wasn't too bad a choice but it was still by far the worst choice of all the prospective 2018 hosts. England, Spain/Portugal and Belgium/Netherlands all would've been far better hosts. why? these countries have all hosted tournaments recently and Russia being the biggest country in world and with decent football pedigree should have been given a chance. was probably due a shot especially before Brazil who are just unorganised mess and was always going to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) I agree that compared to Qatar Russia wasn't too bad a choice but it was still by far the worst choice of all the prospective 2018 hosts. England, Spain/Portugal and Belgium/Netherlands all would've been far better hosts. why? these countries have all hosted tournaments recently and Russia being the biggest country in world and with decent football pedigree should have been given a chance. was probably due a shot especially before Brazil who are just unorganised mess and was always going to happen For me the most important criteria should be a country's ability to host the tournament efficiently and effectively. FIFA themselves even ranked Russia as medium risk. It shouldn't be about "being given a chance". Edited February 17, 2014 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 well then in that case so far they have done a decent enough job in running the Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) well then in that case so far they have done a decent enough job in running the Olympics The Winter Olympics and the World Cup are two completely different things. Edited February 17, 2014 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 well then in that case so far they have done a decent enough job in running the Olympics The Winter Olympics and the World Cup are two completely different things. Whilst true Russia have clearly demonstrated they are capable. For all their faults, of which there are so so many, they are an organised bunch. And very, very rich. I'm surprised they were given a "medium risk" rating by FIFA and I'd be interested to know what this was based upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 my only problem with russia is that FIFA again arent thinking of the fans good luck to anyone thinking of going to kaliningrad and then travelling in to mainland russia for group games, id have to remortgage my house for that i dont think they've disclosed the group structures yet, but the amount of miles covered could be crazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 my only problem with russia is that FIFA again arent thinking of the fans good luck to anyone thinking of going to kaliningrad and then travelling in to mainland russia for group games, id have to remortgage my house for that i dont think they've disclosed the group structures yet, but the amount of miles covered could be crazy nearly all stadiums are in european zone so probably be same as travel in Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Whilst true Russia have clearly demonstrated they are capable. For all their faults, of which there are so so many, they are an organised bunch. And very, very rich. I'm surprised they were given a "medium risk" rating by FIFA and I'd be interested to know what this was based upon. Probably based on the risk of terrorist attacks from rebels in smaller russian provinces like chechyna. They could suicide bomb world cup games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I imagine the reputation some areas has for racism is also factored into the risk element. Russia is improving, but it's still a deeply racist country in some parts, and those parts will be hosting games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 thats the map of stadiums.. Also i think the groups have been already divided into sections instead of the nightmare logistics of Brazil with southern, eastern sections etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 64 games in the World Cup, I aim to watch as many as possible. I may put it in my business plan for 14/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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