Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted June 13, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: I had a friend with that surname when I was growing up. He was most definitely English. His name was Robert too... but we all called him Robbie. So Robbie Bertie may be a possible relative of yours @Blue - may have some scally up in your blood. Unfortunately, Robbie was hit by a car 7-8 years ago and his head cracked open on the pavement. The person who hit him was completed wasted. It was a pretty serious injury (his head fucking cracked open). He was in a coma in a few days, but he was either taken off life support when it became clear he'd basically be a vegetable. Sad story - probably wouldn't have been reminded of it if not for this Bertie discussion. shit, that's terrible. sorry to hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,180 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, Stan said: shit, that's terrible. sorry to hear that It's alright... it happened a while back. Still pretty sad though. I'm a bit more sad generally that I almost completely forgot about that until just now. The cunt who killed him I think got convicted of manslaughter, so there's at least a bit of justice in the sad story too. But it should never have happened and he was pretty fucking young and just having a night out on the town Back to the world cup though, instead of my sad story... 9 minutes ago, Eco said: There might be a deal in place to play the Semi-Final matches in 2 countries, and the Final in another, which to me, would mean Semi-Finals (1) - Toronto Semi-Finals (2) - Atlanta Finals - Azteca I wouldn't mind that at all tbh. Those are good cities for fans to be at and visit and enjoy apart from the final, they've got not only the world's biggest airport... but actually quite a few airports around each of those cities I believe. And I think Azteca is one of the coolest national stadiums & an iconic stadium that I would be happy to see host another World Cup final (not that I saw the other World Cup finals there... but I'd be fine with it seeing another). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,915 Posted June 13, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 13, 2018 Not enamoured if I'm honest. I mean, it's not Qatar, but it's unfair to measure any host against Qatar as that's such an appallingly bad choice of host it's genuinely challenging to be worse. Three countries. Is it really necessary? Canada's a lovely place but are they really needed here considering the size of the place and the lack of interest in football? Both USA and Mexico could've gone it alone for me. Also find 48 teams hugely off-putting. The 24 team Euro 2016 format lead to the worst international tournament I've ever seen, the biggest farce as a side who should've been knocked out in the groups went on to win the whole thing. A 48 team, 16 groups of 3 World Cup is going to lead to even more dead rubber games, and with that many groups, the scenario where Team A beats Team B 1-0, Team B beats Team C 1-0 and Team C beats Team A 1-0 is quite likely, meaning that drawing lots (which I think is ridiculous anyway) is probably more likely to happen than not. It's got its pluses. They've got the infrastructure for sure and while I haven't looked it up, they won't need to plough loads of money into building a load of white elephant stadiums. I actually do think I'll try and go to this but that isn't to say that it couldn't have been better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Were this bid and morocco the only contenders at all? Or were they the final shortlist? Have read about a terms of declining appetite for hosting these events (WC and Olympics) due to cost reasons and how badly they have hurt in Brazil in South Africa. I'm hearing the next 2 Olympics only have one bidder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 12 hours ago, Harry said: Were this bid and morocco the only contenders at all? Or were they the final shortlist? Have read about a terms of declining appetite for hosting these events (WC and Olympics) due to cost reasons and how badly they have hurt in Brazil in South Africa. I'm hearing the next 2 Olympics only have one bidder.... It has gotten way out of hand. I know Russia has struggled as well since Sochi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 There was a time of economic optimism where the job of each host was to outspend and outshine the previous one. Hopefully the new normal of prudent investment results in things being more sustainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura 319 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Does this mean all three nations USA, Canada and Mexico will automatically qualify? Or just the USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss 800 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Asura said: Does this mean all three nations USA, Canada and Mexico will automatically qualify? Or just the USA? Pretty sure it means all three will qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Asura said: Does this mean all three nations USA, Canada and Mexico will automatically qualify? Or just the USA? In 2002, South Korea and Japan did. I think they will too. Especially considering USMNT didn´t make it this year, better not take any risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 FIFA have already said that the 3 will automatically qualify and that Trindad and Tabago will enter straight into a playoff against the Galapagos Islands so the CONCACAF can have a qualifying phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,548 Posted June 14, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2018 So this will be the first time Canada qualifys since the mid eighties I believe? Kind of sad but thats another story. Im a bit torn on all this. Very disappointed Vancouver (my hometown) withdrew their bid to be a host city citing Fifa essentially asking for a blank cheque and a whole shit ton of demands with very little transparacency as far as benefits go. Id have to dig it up by our local newspaper published the entire contract purposal and it was kind of absurd. I think it was Chicago and Minneapolis that also backed out. At the same time im excited in my lifetime to have one at home, looking up the venues Ill probably be doing a trip out east between the few games in Canada and the U.S. out that way theres a bunch in a smi concentrated area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Viva la FCB said: So this will be the first time Canada qualifys since the mid eighties I believe? Kind of sad but thats another story. Im a bit torn on all this. Very disappointed Vancouver (my hometown) withdrew their bid to be a host city citing Fifa essentially asking for a blank cheque and a whole shit ton of demands with very little transparacency as far as benefits go. Id have to dig it up by our local newspaper published the entire contract purposal and it was kind of absurd. I think it was Chicago and Minneapolis that also backed out. At the same time im excited in my lifetime to have one at home, looking up the venues Ill probably be doing a trip out east between the few games in Canada and the U.S. out that way theres a bunch in a smi concentrated area. Interesting. I was surprised to see Chicago and Vancouver missing. That explains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Countries I would like to see a World Cup in: England Ireland/Scotland/Wales Spain/Portugal Italy Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Finland Romania/Hungary Argentina Mexico Argentina/Uruguay/Chile Australia Cameroon/Nigeria Ivory Coast/Ghana Algeria/Morroco Obviously there are some political issues with some of the African nations that could prevent it short term, but in general the above. I think the USA getting it again is a travesty and I hope they're not given it for a very long time afterwards as it doesn't need to go to them. But it's a strong market and FIFA love money more than they do Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Danny said: Countries I would like to see a World Cup in: England Ireland/Scotland/Wales Spain/Portugal Italy Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Finland Romania/Hungary Argentina Mexico Argentina/Uruguay/Chile Australia Cameroon/Nigeria Ivory Coast/Ghana Algeria/Morroco So basically a world cup hosted on earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Kitchen Sales said: So basically a world cup hosted on earth No Earth has had it already, go to Neptune mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,548 Posted June 15, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 15, 2018 13 hours ago, Harry said: Interesting. I was surprised to see Chicago and Vancouver missing. That explains it. Yeah, I dont recall If anymore dropped out or not. Heres the article, at the bottom is the actual contract. https://theprovince.com/news/bc-politics/fifas-shocking-host-city-agreement-for-the-world-cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I guess Infantino didnt want to risk drawing the eye of the FBI in awarding it elsewhere again. Or maybe it was fear of a Trump twitter tirade that did it... 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 19:57, Harry said: Good outcome. I'll aspire to attend this one. My son will be 11 by then 🤔 How old is he now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 13:14, Danny said: No Earth has had it already, go to Neptune mate We could have had a World Cup in Pluto if they hadn't excluded it from the planets list. Darn you Scientists ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patoriku66 9 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 13/06/2018 at 12:08, Eco said: That's disheartening. You'd think they'd put the final in a city that is a leader in the league with MLS attendance. Atlanta leads the league in attendance, and has the largest airport in the world. This would seem the obvious choice. Atlanta plays on an artificial surface. Who would want to play a final on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted June 17, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, patoriku66 said: Atlanta plays on an artificial surface. Who would want to play a final on that? After this world cup and the disruptions in the regular schedule, teams will play on magma next if you ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Tempted to go to this, depending on life situations! I have always wanted to go to a world cup and would've done Brazil if I didn't move abroad. Qatar is a no chance, fook that. Russia wasn't good timing for me, so although I have no real desire to go to USA, a world cup is on my dream list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoRoss 800 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 hours ago, patoriku66 said: Atlanta plays on an artificial surface. Who would want to play a final on that? Unless they specifically change it for the World Cup, and that might be probable, most of the US stadiums selected have artificial pitches. I sincerely hope they do something. Would be horrible to have the World Cup on pitches with faded American football markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I cannot wait to see a few games played here. You won't find many better sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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