Graffito Posted 2 November, 2023 Share Posted 2 November, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/67295892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 3 November, 2023 Share Posted 3 November, 2023 20 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: country that butchered the middle east 20 years ago, has been awarded the Euros'....so. Yep I actually agree with you. The US shouldn't be hosting another one either. Though in general I don't expect a country to be squeaky clean, but I do expect them to be better than imprisoning and flogging gay people. That's not a high bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 3 November, 2023 Share Posted 3 November, 2023 9 minutes ago, sydney_saint said: Yep I actually agree with you. The US shouldn't be hosting another one either. Though in general I don't expect a country to be squeaky clean, but I do expect them to be better than imprisoning and flogging gay people. That's not a high bar. Yep, the next major competition England are in is held in Germany......they have a history, lets say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 3 November, 2023 Share Posted 3 November, 2023 8 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: Yep, the next major competition England are in is held in Germany......they have a history, lets say Not forgetting the British Empire of course , the root of most issues in the middle east , Asia , Africa , Americas , India plus slavery etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 4 November, 2023 Share Posted 4 November, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, East Kent Saint said: Not forgetting the British Empire of course , the root of most issues in the middle east , Asia , Africa , Americas , India plus slavery etc. The state of you, its a football forum 🤣 Edited 4 November, 2023 by Saint86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 4 November, 2023 Share Posted 4 November, 2023 The thread seemed to have drifted in history of countries and why they shouldn't stage the WC 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted 4 November, 2023 Share Posted 4 November, 2023 GET IN!! Deserve that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 4 November, 2023 Share Posted 4 November, 2023 9 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said: GET IN!! Deserve that Controversial. Care to explain why exactly you're so strongly in favour of a world cup in Saudi Arabia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 5 November, 2023 Share Posted 5 November, 2023 15 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Controversial. Care to explain why exactly you're so strongly in favour of a world cup in Saudi Arabia? My guess is he's currently being held in a Saudi prison and they threatened to chop his hands off if he didn't type some complimentary comments about them on social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 5 November, 2023 Share Posted 5 November, 2023 He doesn’t want to be overheard in Saudi Arabia shouting excitedly “yes! Get in!!” too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 5 November, 2023 Share Posted 5 November, 2023 Like our elite sportsmen and commentary teams, I am already in training. 5 mins of wringing my hands, before moving on without a mention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 16 November, 2023 Author Share Posted 16 November, 2023 Read today that Qatar denied that 6500 slaves died building for the World Cup. Apparently it was only 400-500! Fucking horrible cunts. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 17 November, 2023 Share Posted 17 November, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 17 November, 2023 Author Share Posted 17 November, 2023 6 hours ago, once_bitterne said: Fuck FIFA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 November, 2023 Share Posted 17 November, 2023 I’d have used a five iron for that shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 17 November, 2023 Share Posted 17 November, 2023 17 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: I’d have used a five iron for that shot. No wood? 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 17 November, 2023 Share Posted 17 November, 2023 Meaningless game but fucking Henderson?! Keeping his skills fresh at what, Isthmian league level at best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 November, 2023 Share Posted 18 November, 2023 No easy games at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 19 November, 2023 Share Posted 19 November, 2023 On 17/11/2023 at 10:50, once_bitterne said: Not even trying to be subtle about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 20 November, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 November, 2023 Wonder what the total cost was including the brown envelopes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqqlnel9z32o Crazy ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 31/10/2023 at 14:21, Wade Garrett said: I would think so. Summers are reserved for people persecution and State murder over there. Do you think Just stop Oil protesters would be allowed to protest?......................lol glue their hands of feet to the floor,not a problem ,cut em off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 8 hours ago, skintsaint said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqqlnel9z32o Crazy ideas... Surely there's no way they can grant them the world cup if their proposal includes a stadium being built in a city that itself hasn't been built yet? They've got less than 10 years to build an entire fucking city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, Saint_clark said: Surely there's no way they can grant them the world cup if their proposal includes a stadium being built in a city that itself hasn't been built yet? They've got less than 10 years to build an entire fucking city. this has massive shit show written all over it. The entire indian, pakistani and bangladeshi building workforce are currently writing wills. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: this has massive shit show written all over it. The entire indian, pakistani and bangladeshi building workforce are currently writing wills. No one is forcing them to work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 (edited) On 31/10/2023 at 16:33, Badger said: What happens if Israel qualify ? The Saudis were aligning themselves with Israel against Iran before the October attacks. I for one would enjoy watching an Israel vs Iran group game hosted in the tolerant police state that is saudi arabia. Guaranteed entertainment both on and off the pitch. Edited August 2 by Saint86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 3 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: No one is forcing them to work there Life is 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: No one is forcing them to work there What happens, is roles are advertised all over south asia (for example) with promises of a good job and a good salary (that can be sent home to support families in poorer parts of the world). Often with free travel out to the middle east as part of the offer. Then they land, their passports are confiscated, often phones are confiscated, and then they're shipped off to work long hours and/or hard jobs for minimal pay (if any) - that can be anything from maids living in windowless box rooms and working long hours, or labour on construction projects with minimal safety / welfare provision, long hours, and terrible conditions. They don't get their passports back either. Happens all over the middle east, and the Saudis are certainly guilty of it - they go out and target the vulnerable and desperate. Grim. Edited August 2 by Saint86 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 5 hours ago, Convict Colony said: this has massive shit show written all over it. The entire indian, pakistani and bangladeshi building workforce are currently writing wills. I'm of the opinion it will end up being a massive success at massive expense. If Qatar and Russia got away with sportwashing I'm sure SA will give it a bloody good go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 It's a very different place to Qatar, socially, demographically, physically, despite the geographic and cultural similarities. I wouldn't be at all surprised if by 2034 you can have a drink at the ground. They've got 10 years to build it all, which should be plenty. If they get the right people in charge of the fan experience, get the accommodation and transport sorted in good time it'll probably be a better event. Will have to be in the winter again, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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