Guest neesy111 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 There is zero chance of Argentina hosting a world cup, they've just been bailed out by the IMF. Do such things matter? I always assumed getting the world cup meant you got given millions for doing it? Yes, massively. Think you should read up on how little countries are given for hosting a world cup or Olympics for that matter. This world cup is costing russia $15bn in new stadiums, they'll get like $2bn in payments from Fifa etc in total. Argentina etc would need similar money to be spent, nevermind the infrastructure required. Just look at how bad it was for Brazil: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/09/brazil-loses-big-at-world-cup-and-not-just-on-field.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 There is zero chance of Argentina hosting a world cup, they've just been bailed out by the IMF. Do such things matter? I always assumed getting the world cup meant you got given millions for doing it? Yes, massively. Think you should read up on how little countries are given for hosting a world cup or Olympics for that matter. This world cup is costing russia $15bn in new stadiums, they'll get like $2bn in payments from Fifa etc in total. Argentina etc would need similar money to be spent, nevermind the infrastructure required. Just look at how bad it was for Brazil: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/09/brazil-loses-big-at-world-cup-and-not-just-on-field.html Hadn't realised how unbalanced it was. You would expect poorer countries to get a helping hand but the likes of Russia to pay their own way (to a degree). Seems unfair on the poorer countries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 There is zero chance of Argentina hosting a world cup, they've just been bailed out by the IMF. Do such things matter? I always assumed getting the world cup meant you got given millions for doing it? Yes, massively. Think you should read up on how little countries are given for hosting a world cup or Olympics for that matter. This world cup is costing russia $15bn in new stadiums, they'll get like $2bn in payments from Fifa etc in total. Argentina etc would need similar money to be spent, nevermind the infrastructure required. Just look at how bad it was for Brazil: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/09/brazil-loses-big-at-world-cup-and-not-just-on-field.html Hadn't realised how unbalanced it was. You would expect poorer countries to get a helping hand but the likes of Russia to pay their own way (to a degree). Seems unfair on the poorer countries. I think countries are mad for bidding to host these tournaments. Brazil and South African economies have went down the pan as well in the last decade, could've spent their money more wisely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Confirmed just now the next World Cup will run 21st November to December 18th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 ? I assume you mean the QATAR one right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Confirmed just now the next World Cup will run 21st November to December 18th. Gonna be canny chilly in Times Square..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 We’ll be robbed of football that summer unfortunately. But you’d think the quality will be higher with players mid-season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 We’ll be robbed of football that summer unfortunately. But you’d think the quality will be higher with players mid-season. How hot is it in Qatar during December? was thinking the temperature might make the football a bit shit like in South Africa but i have no idea what their weather is like in December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 We’ll be robbed of football that summer unfortunately. But you’d think the quality will be higher with players mid-season. How hot is it in Qatar during December? was thinking the temperature might make the football a bit shit like in South Africa but i have no idea what their weather is like in December. I assume it’s still pretty miserable Nee worry Mole, they’re gonna cool that shit down with fake clouds or whatever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 So the Premier League will end in May or June that season then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 #ItsComingHome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 We’ll be robbed of football that summer unfortunately. But you’d think the quality will be higher with players mid-season. How hot is it in Qatar during December? was thinking the temperature might make the football a bit shit like in South Africa but i have no idea what their weather is like in December. I assume it’s still pretty miserable Nee worry Mole, they’re gonna cool that shit down with fake clouds or whatever 15-25 degrees. No humidity. Pretty much perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 We’ll be robbed of football that summer unfortunately. But you’d think the quality will be higher with players mid-season. How hot is it in Qatar during December? was thinking the temperature might make the football a bit shit like in South Africa but i have no idea what their weather is like in December. I assume it’s still pretty miserable Nee worry Mole, they’re gonna cool that shit down with fake clouds or whatever 15-25 degrees. No humidity. Pretty much perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 We'll show them perfect when Harry Maguire knocks one in from a corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Edit - not you Mole, FIFA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 8 years until the next proper World Cup Fucking ridiculous, they bid for a summer tournament. Once it became clear they couldn't fulfill that requirement it should've been moved elsewhere. Money talks though I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Don't really get how the European leagues will run, unless they continue regardless. The international squads get together the month before it starts so oct-jan is what players are likely missing. Aug-oct then a 3 month break and resume? Jan- August? What about the following season. On the upside either way we will be alright! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 All of November and December I’d imagine. Season will run from July - June. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Edit - not you Mole, FIFA. Disappointed tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Wonder if they stop the Championship as well? You would think they’ll have to given they stop it for international breaks now. Good luck fitting 46 games in... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Fucking disgusts me that this is going to happen, there couldn’t be a more blatant case of corruption, it’s clear to everyone they didn’t even consider the bids or the countries during selection. I’d love a boycoutt tbh, or the European leagues forcing them to do it in summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 The tournament itself will be fine. People always say world cups are going to be disasters and they generally aren't. The toughest thing will be deciding when leagues stop and resume. Countries need a few weeks to prepare beforehand and a few weeks to rest afterwards. Imagine how grim it would be winning the World Cup and then going back to playing Bournemouth or Levante away the following week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 UEFA should boycott and hold an extra Euros in the summer instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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