Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What's bad about Qatar hosting the WC besides climate? Just get a feeling its a status symbol for them more then anything else. They don't want to host it because they love football, or want to develop their own Football League off the back of the World Cup. They want to Host a World Cup because 'We're muthafucking Qatar, bitches!'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What was so terrible about the last World Cup. My family members that stayed from the beginning until the semifinals enjoyed the hell out of themselves, and other people I know who went expressed contentment at the way in which things were run. I certainly enjoyed it from another part of the continent. Looked class to me, just the football that wasn't the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What's bad about Qatar hosting the WC besides climate? No football tradition = no atmosphere. Plus it's the size of a medium town, no way it can support all the people going there comfortably. This. It'll be worse than in South Africa imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks Panorama. hope Panorama rips open and tears apart FIFA now, as so many of them are corrupt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 The great thing about the World Cup is that it's exciting no matter where it's hosted. Qatar is a bizarre award to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 This is the beginning of the end for FIFA. Hopefully. Don't worry it will. There is plenty of stuff on FIFA and drugs but it hasn't been in the media's interests to pursue it. Until now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Isn't alcohol illegal in Qatar? Aye, think so. Obviously FIFA don't give a shit about the fans. Fans will be stoned to death in their thousands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 If there is one thing SA had plentiful amounts of, it was racism and poor infrastructure, yet they pulled off a great WC. I think Russia will be a fine host. I think I might want to go to that one. I've already seen Ukraine, but I imagine Russia will be somewhat different. It was a shit world cup. i'm not sure it's fair to blame the host country for the shitness of the football to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Qatar will be incredible. They'll spare no expense. 40+ degrees in the summer. Need to build 12 stadiums from scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 BULLSHIT!! Racist red fucks and a 60km squared patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Well that was fucking weird. Could they have two greater extremes with Qatar and Russia? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What will Qatar use their 6 new 45k stadiums for after the world cup then? they will take it apart and use the bits to build stadiums in third world countries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What's bad about Qatar hosting the WC besides climate? Lack of preparation, shitty team, lego stadiums, unfamiliar for players, much like SA was, etc. On top of that, not sure where everyone's getting this Qatar have money idea. They, along with UAE just throw money they don't have at shit to make it look like they have money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Isn't alcohol illegal in Qatar? Aye, think so. Obviously FIFA don't give a shit about the fans. Fans will be stoned to death in their thousands. Buying alcohol in Qatar Laws Qatar is a place where people, including Muslims, can legally buy alcohol and then be taken to court for drinking it. Earlier this year an Egyptian man had some beers on a plane on the way here to try and forget the toothache he had. After checking in at his hotel he got a taxi and asked the driver to take him to a dental clinic. Instead, the driver took him to the police station and he ended up receiving lashes for being inebriated. When the sentence was passed, he wept (source: Gulf Times). I wanted to clarify the laws regarding alcohol. Yet when I rang the Qatar Distribution Company, the only legal distributor of alcohol in the country, they claimed not to know the laws regarding alcohol. However, Qatar Law states that drunken behaviour in public or driving under the influence of alcohol is an offence punished by imprisonment, a fine or both (www.qatarlaw.com). As Sharia law is practised for Muslims, the punishment for Muslims may include lashing. Where to buy alcohol in Doha The only licensed shop you can buy alcohol at is the Qatar Distribution Company. To do so you need an alcohol permit, which can be obtained at the centre. Unfortunately, you can’t enter the shop without an alcohol permit, and you can only get an alcohol permit in the shop. You can also buy alcohol from hotels, which are (wait for it) supplied by the Qatar Distribution Company. Requirements To obtain an alcohol permit you need a letter from your employer written in English. This must be signed and stamped by an authorised person in your company and be addressed to the Qatar Distribution Company. It must state the applicant’s position, basic salary (must be above 4000 riyals or 1100 dollars, and the letter must use the word basic), state if an accommodation entitlement is received or if the applicant receives free accommodation and whether the applicant is married. The applicant must also provide their ID/passport and residence permit (photocopies are acceptable) and a 1000 riyal (275 dollar) returnable deposit. You also have to complete an application form, and state your religion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 England wont qualify for either anyway. The Golden generation will be retired by 2018. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 England wont qualify for either anyway. The Golden generation will be retired by 2018. By 2018, The Golden Generation mkII will be in full swing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 If there is one thing SA had plentiful amounts of, it was racism and poor infrastructure, yet they pulled off a great WC. I think Russia will be a fine host. I think I might want to go to that one. I've already seen Ukraine, but I imagine Russia will be somewhat different. It was a shit world cup. i'm not sure it's fair to blame the host country for the shitness of the football to be honest This. What are you basing all the "it was the shittiest World Cup I've watched" on? It was shit to watch on the tv? Oh I'm sure it would have been fucking awesome if it had been in England.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What was so terrible about the last World Cup. My family members that stayed from the beginning until the semifinals enjoyed the hell out of themselves, and other people I know who went expressed contentment at the way in which things were run. I certainly enjoyed it from another part of the continent. The football was shit.......and a lot of football fans from SA were priced out of the games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 isn't qatar about the same size as Newcastle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I think World Cup 2022 has the potential to be one of the best in our lifetimes. On a lesser note, its sad to see just how corrupted FIFA is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What was so terrible about the last World Cup. My family members that stayed from the beginning until the semifinals enjoyed the hell out of themselves, and other people I know who went expressed contentment at the way in which things were run. I certainly enjoyed it from another part of the continent. The football was shit.......and a lot of football fans from SA were priced out of the games. And it was winter there. Who likes to play at freezing temperatures? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 crying makems. (silver cloud an all that) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCONA Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 "4 developing countries in a row" Russians wont like to hear that ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 isn't qatar about the same size as Newcastle? If so, great. Newcatle should apply for the 2026 World Cup. Mike Ashley as the ambassador. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 What was so terrible about the last World Cup. My family members that stayed from the beginning until the semifinals enjoyed the hell out of themselves, and other people I know who went expressed contentment at the way in which things were run. I certainly enjoyed it from another part of the continent. The football was shit.......and a lot of football fans from SA were priced out of the games. It was pretty corrupt. The workers on the stadiums were the poor people they stuffed away during, they were promised tickets to matches for their work. Yet, all the tickets for the workers were instead sold by the arrangers to the highest bidders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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