Soccer fans - Qatar bought the WC

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<p>No real surprise there, except that the allegations (substantiated by France Football) that directly involve the French did emerge in France. The active actors range from Platini to Zidane all the way to the Elys</p>

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<p>I am still going to watch.</p>

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<p>not surprising… widely presumed when it was announced.</p>

<p>maybe i’ll go visit for part of the tournament</p>

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<p>Bets on how long it is before a fan is arrested for drinking alcohol in the wrong place, or being gay? </p>

<p>The only saving grace is that the country does actually have the money to host the event - it’s got the highest GDP per capita in the world, and 19% economic growth(!)</p>

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<p>Did they actually “buy” the world cup or simply make a better proposal that would benefit the sport?</p>

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<p>I think there was bribery involved that benefitted certain individuals, not necessarily the sport.</p>

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<p>oh ■■■! man i need to start reading the news again. And Zidane?? REALLY?? It’s like Brett Favre all over again.</p>

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<p>boomting,</p>

<p>Zidane can give visitors lessons in head butting, for a fee, of course.</p>

<p>Seriously, I can accept Russia, but Qatar??? </p>

<p>Patini, the architect of spreading out Euro 2020 all over the continent, is contemplating running for Blatter’s position next year. Oh, dear.</p>

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<p>“I’m shocked. Shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.”
… Captain Renault, Casablanca</p>

<p>Now you tell me there’s corruption in Russia???</p>

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<p>No surprise. Qatar is a nightmare of a choice though, for many reasons. I am curious to see how they try to ameliorate the issues the heat will doubtless cause though.</p>

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<p>Well, Dubai figured out how to build an indoor ski resort. Doha better get crackin’</p>

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<p>you would think that with all the years Zidane played for RMA, he and his family should be set for life. But no, he has to take it one step further from that stupid… Stoopid world cup finals back in '06.</p>

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<p>Like father like son. Google Enzo Zidane (or Enzo Fern</p>

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<p>Qatargate has a nice ring to it! </p>

<p><a href=“https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBwn86FCAAAvKVm.jpg[/url]”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBwn86FCAAAvKVm.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Of course, the tentation to the French to use a derogatory term with a US flavor is … irresistible. Mais oui, mais oui! </p>

<p>I am not sure they would be happier if the US could undo its small 14-8 defeat and host the 2022 cup after all.</p>

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<p>I know it’s only 9+ years away, but I will not be in any physical shape to visit such a hot place, regardless what they say is going to be done regarding the stadia.</p>

<p>I do plane to attend Euro 2016 in France, though.</p>

<p>xiggi, that pic was funny. El Cl</p>