2022 World Cup in Qatar (or maybe not...)

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Leggy wrote:
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A huge number of football supporters don't go to any World Cup. So i'm not sure what your point is there.


My point is that with all the negative press re heat, Muslum laws etc. a lot of Europeans won't go.
FIFA will more than likely change the dates to Jan


There is zero chance of them changing the dates. I can't believe you would fall for this.


I have not fallen for anything. There have been reports coming out of Asia and Europe that some teams will boycott the WC if they have to play in 40 plus.
I know that there is meant to be air con, but what about training etc.
If you have ever played in these conditions Buffy you might appreciate what others are worried about.
 
The trouble with you is that you try and make everyone else believe that you know something about football. You are just full of crap.
December 17, 2010 02:41 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Leggy
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Buffon II wrote:
Leggy wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
Leggy wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
A huge number of football supporters don't go to any World Cup. So i'm not sure what your point is there.


My point is that with all the negative press re heat, Muslum laws etc. a lot of Europeans won't go.
FIFA will more than likely change the dates to Jan


There is zero chance of them changing the dates. I can't believe you would fall for this.


I have not fallen for anything. There have been reports coming out of Asia and Europe that some teams will boycott the WC if they have to play in 40 plus.
I know that there is meant to be air con, but what about training etc.
If you have ever played in these conditions Buffy you might appreciate what others are worried about.


All playing facilities will be temperature regulated, same goes for all fan related areas.

No way will the clubs let a World Cup take place in January, that's when you really would see a boycott take place. Otherwise, it's all rubbish.


Today Blatter was quoted as saying that FIFA would leave the door open for Qatar to host thw 2022 WC in winter.(Qatars winter)
December 17, 2010 16:28 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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Leggy wrote:
  Today Blatter was quoted as saying that FIFA would leave the door open for Qatar to host thw 2022 WC in winter.(Qatars winter)



I'm assuming he didn't mean the back door.........
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December 17, 2010 16:39 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Buffon II
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Blatter also promised Oceania a full spot in the 2006 World Cup.

I wouldn't take anything he says seriously.
December 17, 2010 16:39 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Leggy
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Buffon II wrote:
Blatter also promised Oceania a full spot in the 2006 World Cup.

I wouldn't take anything he says seriously.


I don't. All he seems to have said this last week or so is make a dick of himself & FIFA.
December 17, 2010 16:44 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Leggy
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Buffon II wrote:
Leggy wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
Leggy wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
A huge number of football supporters don't go to any World Cup. So i'm not sure what your point is there.


My point is that with all the negative press re heat, Muslum laws etc. a lot of Europeans won't go.
FIFA will more than likely change the dates to Jan


There is zero chance of them changing the dates. I can't believe you would fall for this.


I have not fallen for anything. There have been reports coming out of Asia and Europe that some teams will boycott the WC if they have to play in 40 plus.
I know that there is meant to be air con, but what about training etc.
If you have ever played in these conditions Buffy you might appreciate what others are worried about.


All playing facilities will be temperature regulated, same goes for all fan related areas.

No way will the clubs let a World Cup take place in January, that's when you really would see a boycott take place. Otherwise, it's all rubbish.


Well Buff, it would appear that now Platini not only says the WC in Qatar will be in their winter, but may be shared with other Gulf States. Now thats Blatter as well.
January 14, 2011 16:04 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Buffon II
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Platini is as big a dickhead as Blatter. Again, wouldn't pay attention to anything he says.
January 14, 2011 16:11 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Leggy
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Buffon II wrote:
Platini is as big a dickhead as Blatter. Again, wouldn't pay attention to anything he says.


With most of Europe taking a winter break you can bet on it that they will have the WC in January. The UK will of course object, but I am willing to bet that it is a done deal.
January 14, 2011 19:16 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Buffon II
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Leggy wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
Platini is as big a dickhead as Blatter. Again, wouldn't pay attention to anything he says.


With most of Europe taking a winter break you can bet on it that they will have the WC in January. The UK will of course object, but I am willing to bet that it is a done deal.


The winter break is there for a reason. A break. Big clubs across Europe will object, in fact most clubs big or small will object. Who would want their players to go to a grueling 6 week tournament (that includes pre tournament prep btw) in the Middle East when they're meant to be resting up over Christmas pud?
January 14, 2011 20:22 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Michael
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Who'd want to goto Qatar for Christmas. Michael2011-01-14 21:06:42
January 14, 2011 21:06 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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If the WC is in January, clubs would have to release players in early December for preparation, and wouldn't get them back likely until mid-late February. Can't see clubs accepting this, and it would require either a shortened season, or adjusting the schedule for the seasons either side (i.e. three seasons out of kilter.) WOn't happen.
January 14, 2011 23:03 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
aitkenmike
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Also, winter olympics are set to go in Jan 2022, so if they shift it would pit the two most corrupt organisations in world sport against each other.
January 14, 2011 23:17 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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Qatar/Bin Hammam not happy with Blatter and Platini:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/865350/blatter-and-platini-face-qatar-backlash?cc=3436
January 14, 2011 23:52 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
wolfman
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Buffon II wrote:

The winter break is there for a reason. A break. Big clubs across Europe will object, in fact most clubs big or small will object. Who would want their players to go to a grueling 6 week tournament (that includes pre tournament prep btw) in the Middle East when they're meant to be resting up over Christmas pud?
 
Really, I thought it was there because the weather is sh*te. Surely they'd be welcoming winter in Qatar.
 
Bin Hamman is now saying that despite the noises coming from FIFA, Qatar will still be going with a June/July WC.
 Of course, he would. It'll help Qatar no end if the oppositon are keeling over in the heat.
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January 17, 2011 03:24 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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wolfman wrote:
Buffon II wrote:
The winter break is there for a reason. A break. Big clubs across Europe will object, in fact most clubs big or small will object. Who would want their players to go to a grueling 6 week tournament (that includes pre tournament prep btw) in the Middle East when they're meant to be resting up over Christmas pud?

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Really, I thought it was there because the weather is sh*te.�Surely they'd be welcoming winter in Qatar.

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Bin Hamman is now saying that despite the noises coming from FIFA, Qatar will still be going with a June/July WC.

�Of course, he would. It'll help Qatar no end if the oppositon are keeling over in the heat.


Agree with your comment about the winter break. Not sure, but it is only the UK and Belgium that don't have a break.You can't play football in -20d, which is what they get in parts of Europe.
January 17, 2011 19:36 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
George Costanza
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Jade North put's his two cents in
 
 
 
February 09, 2011 11:46 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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http://www.goal.com/en/news/468/internationals/2011/03/24/2409571/fans-will-be-kept-cool-by-artificial-clouds-at-2022-world-cup-in-
artificial clouds.
job done
March 25, 2011 17:49 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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Smeltz4PM wrote:
http://www.goal.com/en/news/468/internationals/2011/03/24/2409571/fans-will-be-kept-cool-by-artificial-clouds-at-2022-world-cup-in-
artificial clouds.
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Hopefully they'll be made from a material durable enough to withstand colliding with low-flying pigs
March 25, 2011 18:18 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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Lol at Peter Hellier ripping the Come Play bid to shreds on the Comedy Gala.
May 01, 2011 21:10 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
George Costanza
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such a farce, should never have got the hosting rights
 
 
July 07, 2011 14:54 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
el grapadura
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sh*t headline writing.
July 07, 2011 15:00 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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el grapadura wrote:
sh*t headline writing.
 
 so true EG
July 07, 2011 15:03 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Azevo
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Frank Lowy feels that Qatar could be stripped of its rights to hold the 2022 world cup.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6051311/2022-World-Cup-bid-not-over-yet-Lowy
November 28, 2011 22:47 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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Azevo wrote:
Frank Lowy feels that Qatar could be stripped of its rights to hold the 2022 world cup.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6051311/2022-World-Cup-bid-not-over-yet-Lowy


god I hope so! That decision was a joke
November 29, 2011 08:53 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Leggy
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BarryZuckerkorn wrote:

Azevo wrote:
Frank Lowy feels that Qatar could be stripped of its rights to hold the 2022 world cup.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6051311/2022-World-Cup-bid-not-over-yet-Lowy
god I hope so! That decision was a joke


I agree, but I'm not holding my breath.
November 29, 2011 10:24 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Azevo
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Neither, I am hoping that a lot can happen in 11 year, would be nice to see it in Australia.
November 29, 2011 11:24 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
el grapadura
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Just a delusional old man dreaming. Nothing to see here.
November 29, 2011 11:45 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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maybe the arab spring will reach Qatar and the new government won't want to spend a billion trillion dollars making air conditioned stadia that will never be used again

iViva la revolucion!
November 29, 2011 12:36 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
el grapadura
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The idea is that stadiums will be used again - they are supposed to be deconstructed after the tournament and shipped off to less fortunate countries and re-erected again.
November 29, 2011 12:59 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
ConanTroutman
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yeah, but not used again in Qatar. I doubt my hypothetical post-revolution democratically elected Qatari government would be happy with that.
November 29, 2011 13:04 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
Leggy
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el grapadura wrote:
Just a delusional old man dreaming. Nothing to see here.


I doubt that delusional is the right word to describe Frank Lowry.
November 29, 2011 22:16 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
el grapadura
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Frank Lowry, probably not.

Frank Lowy, on this issue, certainly.
November 29, 2011 22:57 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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There have been a few murmerings in the press over here that the aircon won't be effective in v hot day time temps which could render the thing unsafe - maybe that could end up being a convenient excuse?
 
If the bloodletting truly starts at FIFA I could see the Qatar WC as a bit of a scapegoat - but looks like not a lot will change.  Maybe Jack Warner will really start spouting off?
 
November 30, 2011 00:07 · Edited September 09, 2012 18:14
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The heat problem for the World Cup in Qatar has been solved: http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/qatar-to-create-new-ice-age-for-2022-world-cup-2013081578662

August 18, 2013 15:27
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Qatar World Cup may have been 'mistake' - Blatter

No shit blatter...
September 10, 2013 12:24 · Edited September 10, 2013 12:24
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Seems like it's basically a lock now that it will move to winter. Apparently it's only the Premier League, from the big leagues, that are still pushing back on it.

September 10, 2013 20:45
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The prem is obviously a little harder to bribe than the others.


Qatar was the most ridiculous decision FIFA has ever made. And there have been a lot.

September 11, 2013 16:32
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'Qatar should give World Cup back'

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ConanTroutman wrote:

'Qatar should give World Cup back'

Anil Bhoyrul is not a very Australian name
September 12, 2013 07:51
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/25/revealed-qatars-world-cup-slaves
Absolutely disgraceful.  FIFA need to step up and do something here.


October 04, 2013 00:37
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