Football 2018 Discussion Thread

[Olympian1010 8,301]

44 minutes ago, bestmen said:

so all the voters for Morocco will be punished by Trump

He’s “taking names”, but honestly we’re worst friends with Mexico and Canada currently 

[hckošice 16,622]

1 minute ago, heywoodu said:

The Dutch federation said they'd vote for Morocco as well, I'm expecting something 'obscure' having happened behind the scenes there as well to win this vote that a ton of people were kind of angry about  

 

Yeah, this definitely will not help to makes Netherlands second not smart move dudes...

 

Btw for SVK, it wasn´t a surprise at all..the "obscure" thing was known already before our federations lords left the airport, they literally said to our medias : "We will vote for Morocco and basta !" don´t search why  https://sport.aktuality.sk/c/341450/slovensko-bude-hlasovat-za-maroko-ako-organizatora-ms-2026/

[bestmen 2,924]

Geert Wilders  voted Morocco just to show to  people that he is not raciste  ^ ^

Edited June 13, 2018 by bestmen

[heywoodu 16,464]

1 minute ago, bestmen said:

Geert Wilders  voted Morocco just to show to  people that he is not raciste  ^ ^

Geert Wilders will vote for Morocco the day Antarctica does not mess with TISC.

[thepharoah 2,413]

Russia voted for America , quite surprising 

[NearPup 4,183]

1 hour ago, Olympian1010 said:

I really wanted Morocco to win, I hate smaller countries are basically blacklisted from hosting major sporting events. Morocco could have done it for sure, and if FIFA was really worried about scandals or controversy, then why did they give Russia the World Cup. 

I mean Qatar is hosting 2022...

[Olympian1010 8,301]

3 minutes ago, Nate River said:

I mean Qatar is hosting 2022...

But Qatar punches above its size, they have scores of oil money and western backing.

However, they are still a small country and I’m glad to see them land the 2022 World Cup and 2019 World Athletics Championships 

Edited June 13, 2018 by Olympian1010
Optimism

[AmericanHero40 243]

2 hours ago, Olympian1010 said:

I really wanted Morocco to win, I hate smaller countries are basically blacklisted from hosting major sporting events. Morocco could have done it for sure, and if FIFA was really worried about scandals or controversy, then why did they give Russia the World Cup. 

 

I'm sorry but no, more billions of dollars in spending, more white elephant stadiums, more controversy, would they put the money in? Sure, but why? you don't have enough unused stadiums from South Africa? you will have plenty from russia, qatar.

 

World Cup (and olympics) should be in places with proven sports culture, so yes, smaller countries will be blacklisted but it will curb spending that can shut that smaller country down.

 

FIFA (and IOC) should have a list of approved locations where their travelling carnival can go to (you wont get white elephants in England, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil)

 

This insane spending on events need to stop just to show who's bigger

 

 

I see you are from L.A like me (where from btw?) We are very fortunate to live in a place with amazing sports infrastructure that no other place really have, let's enjoy what we have and bask in the glory of the upcoming sport goodness coming to USA

Edited June 13, 2018 by AmericanHero40

[Olympian1010 8,301]

58 minutes ago, Maxim Fastovsky said:

 

I'm sorry but no, more billions of dollars in spending, more white elephant stadiums, more controversy, would they put the money in? Sure, but why? you don't have enough unused stadiums from South Africa? you will have plenty from russia, qatar.

 

World Cup (and olympics) should be in places with proven sports culture, so yes, smaller countries will be blacklisted but it will curb spending that can shut that smaller country down.

 

FIFA (and IOC) should have a list of approved locations where their travelling carnival can go to (you wont get white elephants in England, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil)

 

This insane spending on events need to stop just to show who's bigger

 

 

I see you are from L.A like me (where from btw?) We are very fortunate to live in a place with amazing sports infrastructure that no other place really have, let's enjoy what we have and bask in the glory of the upcoming sport goodness coming to USA

I realize that white elephants are a concern, but I Morocco would’ve used the stadiums. I think part of the issue is the insane demands sports federations put on host cities. Huge stadiums are awesome, but not necessarily needed. I also think that joint bids aren’t a bad thing. I think the Olympics and other major events should work on a rotating system. Every Olympiad should be in a different continent, and the countries on that continent are responsible for figuring out a hosting plan, preferably shared between multiple countries, and continents should have the opportunity to skip an Olympiad if they feel unable to host it. But I do agree with many the points you make, especially concerning postering, and I like that LA is currently sports paradise.

[AmericanHero40 243]

2 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

I realize that white elephants are a concern, but I Morocco would’ve used the stadiums. I think part of the issue is the insane demands sports federations put on host cities. Huge stadiums are awesome, but not necessarily needed. I also think that joint bids aren’t a bad thing. I think the Olympics and other major events should work on a rotating system. Every Olympiad should be in a different continent, and the countries on that continent are responsible for figuring out a hosting plan, preferably shared between multiple countries, and continents should have the opportunity to skip an Olympiad if they feel unable to host it. But I do agree with many the points you make, especially concerning postering, and I like that LA is currently sports paradise.

 

NFL Coming back with 2 great teams (Chargers season ticket holder right here), new Soccer stadium, Lakers on the rise again, World Cup, OLYMPICS (with plenty of events coming up as tests) , I LOVE L.A

 

But i do agree that things have to be done together, not just one city, kinda like what stockholm 2026 doing with sigulda, to not build a sledding track, it will be harder on fans, but easier on economy