world cup 2022

[hifinutt]

I was amazed to lear that Qatar is the largest shareholder in sainsburys , 12% of wandsworth , part of heathrow, harrods , the shard , 6% of barclays bank and ,many other proprties in UK

https://dohanews.co/qatari-owned-pr...nvestments,stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings.

 

[Brian]

A. LOT. OF. PEOPLE.

Yes, I read that the first time so I guess it’s a fact then, unlike his documented track record. However, personally I've never come across anyone saying they dislike him on the basis of not managing a 'glamour' club.

 

[Weekender]

Joe Lycett to shred £10,000 if David Beckham promotes World Cup in Qatar:
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/nov/13/joe-lycett-to-shred-10000-if-david-beckham-promotes-world-cup-in-qatar

 

[Joe Hutch]

Amusingly, as well as hosting the World Cup ('boo-hiss, homophobic bastards'), Qatar is also the home of Aljazeera ('much better than the BBC').

 

[Bob McC]

And helped fund Musk’s buy out of Twitter to the sum of £375 million.

 

[canonman]

 

[Cheese]

Very subtle !

 

[Brian]

Anyone put a bet on? Brazil look decent, even though they stupidly left out Joelinton, who is top class in midfield. I mean, Casemeiro and Fred. What about Richarlison and some LB at Notts Forest? What is that all about? Still, they’ll take some beating.

Looking forward to the matches. I’ll have plenty of booze and nibbles in the cupboard, might even buy a new TV if I see one in a sale I fancy.

 

[Kirk]

^ Not supporting Saudi Arabia. Tut-tut.

 

[Brian]

^ Not supporting Saudi Arabia. Tut-tut.

Why on earth would I support Saudi Arabia?

 

[Spraggons Den]

I suspect nearly all of the regimes in the Middle East are less than wholesome by western standards. It seems to me a better time to make objections was prior to the decision being made of where to award the 2022 WC which was about eight years ago.

 

[gintonic]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63489985

 

[BJP]

Isn't it a bit late for all the complaining about Qatar , it was awarded the tournament in 2010 , the blocks should have been put on way before the games are about to start .

 

[gintonic]

squirrels getting into the spirit

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-63655720

 

[gintonic]

no booze in the stadia now (apart from corporate areas)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63674631

Not entirely surprising to me, having worked in Doha.

 

[tiggers]

no booze in the stadia now (apart from corporate areas)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63674631

Not entirely surprising to me, having worked in Doha.

Not entirely surprising given the way many football fans behave when they’ve had a drink. A good move in my view.

 

[narabdela]

no booze in the stadia now (apart from corporate areas)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63674631

Not entirely surprising to me, having worked in Doha.

"There may be trouble ahead" (Irving Berlin)

I wonder how Budweiser, Official Sponsors of The 2022 World Cup Finals in Qatar feel about this development?

"Budweiser posted a message on Twitter on saying, "Well, this is awkward" before the post was later deleted." (BBC)

 

[Bob McC]

Bud have paid millions for sole rights.
I see trouble ahead indeed.
Unilaterally trying to change a contract days before the tournament would normally bring massive law suits.
Let’s see if FIFA have any balls.

 

[Weekender]

"There may be trouble ahead" (Irving Berlin)

I wonder how Budweiser, Official Sponsors of The 2022 World Cup Finals in Qatar feel about this development?

"Budweiser posted a message on Twitter on saying, "Well, this is awkward" before the post was later deleted." (BBC)

Bud Zero still allowed apparently.

 

[paulfromcamden]

It seems to me a better time to make objections was prior to the decision being made of where to award the 2022 WC which was about eight years ago.

To his credit David Beckham was quite vocal in his criticism of FIFA and Qatar when the decision was made way back when.

Trousering £10m to do PR for Qatar seems to have changed his mind.