FIFA announced this week that the tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034, a decision which has not been well received across the football world
I’m not wondered by bribery level of FIFA white collars, in 1978 WC was played in Argentina under dictatroship, then they introduce match schedules at 12.00pm under burny sun in WCs in Mexico and USA. I do remember Byron Moreno’s corrupted refereeing in 2002 between Italy and South Korea. They excluded Russia but not Israel. In conclusion: FIFA = MAFIA
Ben - I think the western world/media reaction is overblown. The Qatar WC was a massive success for those attending and those viewing at home. Every country has its culture and laws and we should learn to respect those. Everyone I know that attended a game in Qatar was talking about the safe and fun atmosphere as opposed to the drunk and cursing environment seen in many stadiums in Europe and America.
great piece, the 2030 World Cup should be incredible. It is crazy to think that Mbappe will be 31 by then, and 35 by the Saudi Arabia World Cup.
I’m not wondered by bribery level of FIFA white collars, in 1978 WC was played in Argentina under dictatroship, then they introduce match schedules at 12.00pm under burny sun in WCs in Mexico and USA. I do remember Byron Moreno’s corrupted refereeing in 2002 between Italy and South Korea. They excluded Russia but not Israel. In conclusion: FIFA = MAFIA
Ben - I think the western world/media reaction is overblown. The Qatar WC was a massive success for those attending and those viewing at home. Every country has its culture and laws and we should learn to respect those. Everyone I know that attended a game in Qatar was talking about the safe and fun atmosphere as opposed to the drunk and cursing environment seen in many stadiums in Europe and America.