Pretty weak deflection in regards to Qatar’s appalling human rights issues imo.Explosive tirade from FIFA boss threatens to overshadow World Cup opener | CNN
The World Cup finally gets underway on Sunday after 12 years of questions and criticisms of the tournament being held in Qatar. But though kickoff for the opening match is just hours away, soccer itself is still being overshadowed by off-the-field matters.www.cnn.com
Interesting discussion in there about the alcohol situation.
In September, Qatar had said it would permit ticketed fans to buy alcoholic beer at World Cup stadiums three hours before kickoff and for one hour after the final whistle, but not during the match.
“Let me first assure you that every decision that is taken in this World Cup is a joint decision between Qatar and FIFA,” he said. “Every decision is discussed, debated and taken jointly.”
“There will be […] over 200 places where you can buy alcohol in Qatar and over 10 fan zones, where over 100,000 people can simultaneously drink alcohol.
“I think personally, if for three hours a day you cannot drink a beer, you will survive.”
“Especially because actually the same rules apply in France or in Spain or in Portugal or in Scotland, where no beer is allowed in stadiums now,” he added.
I’m quite sure he’s tired of defending a decision made before he was in charge.Pretty weak deflection in regards to Qatar’s appalling human rights issues imo.
Yes. Awarding Qatar the World Cup (likely to be played in 122-degree heat, BTW), was sports-washing of the worst sort. Presumably, the bribes were so large as to assuage the consciences of all involved. Had they had consciences in the first place.Pretty weak deflection in regards to Qatar’s appalling human rights issues imo.
They ended up showing this crazy simulation where he was technically offsides. VAR technology is crazy nowReally, what just happened, and how did they try to explain it away?
Wish I could see the unedited post lolQatar is a team.
Won’t watch a corrupt sporting event held by a corrupt country. Takes value away from an otherwise timeless historical sporting event thats probably only second to the olympics.
I dont find it very entertaining but I usually enjoy international play like the world cup. Or at least what it represents.Don't you hate soccer anyways? Or was that someone else lol
I had the over 8.5 total corners. There were 4 Lol. Not a great start.nice start.. I had equador at +150 to win and had them at +225 to get over 2.5 pts in this rd.. I should stop now.
They were +150? I’d have put a lot down on both of those betwnice start.. I had equador at +150 to win and had them at +225 to get over 2.5 pts in this rd.. I should stop now.
Here is your list of the most recent host nations. Long history of great human rights record with these nations.Won’t watch a corrupt sporting event held by a corrupt country. Takes value away from an otherwise timeless historical sporting event thats probably only second to the olympics.
There will be X million of people, between television, radio and fans in the stands, who are not concerned with Qatar’s human rights, or lack thereof. Don’t forget hundreds of players and complicit national soccer federations.Pretty weak deflection in regards to Qatar’s appalling human rights issues imo.