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wicklowrunner
Davey Langan
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Topic: World Cup Qatar 2022 Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 9:39am |
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colemanY2K
Roy Keane
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Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 10:08am |
The decision to give them the world cup was f**king crazy.
You know it's bad when pariah states break off diplomatic and economic ties with ya.
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ConorMac77
Ray Houghton
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Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 10:47am |
colemanY2K wrote:
The decision to give them the world cup was f**king crazy.
You know it's bad when pariah states break off diplomatic and economic ties with ya. |
It was bad enough giving them the world cup to start with as CY2K says but everything about it since then just makes it look even worse - allegations of corruption to get the tournament, disruption to several club seasons to get the tournament moved to winter, slave labour and the poor working conditions (which has resulted in several deaths) to get the stadiums built...now this! Worst thing is I wouldn't be surprised if this latest development still isn't enough of a game-changer to force FIFA into growing a pair and taking the tournament off them?
Edited by ConorMac77 - 05 Jun 2017 at 10:48am
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newrynyuk
Liam Brady
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Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 11:00am |
Quite simply, they can't. Or at least not yet. In terms on contracts, sponsorship etc. the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are tied together. You can't cancel one without the other. Far too late to take next years tournament away from Russia as well. The cynical view is that FIFA will wait until after Russia 2018 to take the 2022 World Cup away from Qatar. Though frankly I'll be surprised id FIFA had the guts to do that.
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pre Madonna
Robbie Keane
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Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 12:01pm |
newrynyuk wrote:
Quite simply, they can't. Or at least not yet. In terms on contracts, sponsorship etc. the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are tied together. You can't cancel one without the other. Far too late to take next years tournament away from Russia as well. The cynical view is that FIFA will wait until after Russia 2018 to take the 2022 World Cup away from Qatar. Though frankly I'll be surprised id FIFA had the guts to do that. |
I have never believed that Qatar will host it and I still don't, it will be moved late in the day to somewhere ready to host it at the drop of a hat. As ridiculous as giving the tournament to Qatar was, it pales in comparison with Saudi Arabia complaining about them promoting ISIS and stinks of the Saudis covering up their own links.
A poet and I just wasn't aware of it.
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath
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Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 7:39pm |
pre Madonna wrote:
newrynyuk wrote:
Quite simply, they can't. Or at least not yet. In terms on contracts, sponsorship etc. the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are tied together. You can't cancel one without the other. Far too late to take next years tournament away from Russia as well. The cynical view is that FIFA will wait until after Russia 2018 to take the 2022 World Cup away from Qatar. Though frankly I'll be surprised id FIFA had the guts to do that. |
I have never believed that Qatar will host it and I still don't, it will be moved late in the day to somewhere ready to host it at the drop of a hat. As ridiculous as giving the tournament to Qatar was, it pales in comparison withaudi Arabia complaining about them promoting ISIS and stinks of the Saudis covering up their own lin Sks.
A poet and I just wasn't aware of it. |
Spot on PM
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Zinedine Kilbane 110
Jack Charlton
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 11:31am |
Just thinking that the 2018 World Cup could be the last time we see Ronnie (32) and Messi (30) playing at a World Cup.
The top 3 players I've seen are those two and Zidane. All different type of players but all great to watch.
Who do you reckon will be the best player (s) in the world in 5 years time -
Mbappe Dybala Neymar Asensio Jesus Lemar
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notionsnut
Phil Babb
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 11:32am |
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Lansdown Roar
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 11:38am |
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They've only gone and done it
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cardwizzard
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 1:45pm |
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cardwizzard
Liam Brady
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 1:47pm |
Saul
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lassassinblanc
Paul McGrath
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 1:56pm |
I'd say if he doesn't retire again, Messi would prob have one more WC left in him but 2018 defo the last in his prime.
Neymar is probably next in line after Messi and Ronaldo to be the next superstar.
I think he'll take the next WC by storm given he is playing in French League he shouldn't be too exerted (no offense to Ligue 1 )
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PanamaHat
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Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 3:17pm |
MBappe!
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Zinedine Kilbane 110
Jack Charlton
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Posted: 18 Dec 2018 at 7:15am |
The final will be today in 4 years time!
With the World Cup and Xmas drinking, it’s going to be a crazy month.
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colemanY2K
Roy Keane
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Posted: 18 Dec 2018 at 8:38am |
If it goes ahead in qatar
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LO SCIENZIATO
Liam Brady
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Posted: 18 Dec 2018 at 8:55am |
colemanY2K wrote:
If it goes ahead in qatar |
it certainly will. not a hope it will be moved
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colemanY2K
Roy Keane
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Posted: 18 Dec 2018 at 10:31am |
LO SCIENZIATO wrote:
colemanY2K wrote:
If it goes ahead in qatar |
it certainly will. not a hope it will be moved |
can't see it being moved myself but you never know. 4 years is a long time in the regions politics.
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"One of the dominant facts in English life during the past three quarters of a century has been the decay of ability in the ruling class." Orwell, 1942.
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Shedite
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Posted: 18 Dec 2018 at 12:49pm |
Lots of things I hate about WC2022 but I really think they're missing a beat by not having the final about 10th Jan, imagine a Christmas Schedule of World Cup games, 4 games back to back Christmas Day
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