World Cup Qatar

The more I think about it, the more it seems the absurdity of this World Cup has only just begun. It was awarded in 2010, which whilst only 12 years ago, is almost light years away from where we are culturally, in the western world at least, now.

Just last week we had foreign secretary James Cleverley not very cleverly advising gay fans to be a little bit less gay, or words to that effect, should they wish to travel to Qatar. In these times, making such comments about how gay people should conduct themselves on these shores would almost be a sackable offence, but I’m not sure what else can he say?

Advising fans to be themselves, only to find they end up getting locked up in their droves for up to 7 years, or even getting the death penalty should they have the audacity to be both gay and Muslim, is not an approach the government can take.

The decision to award Qatar the World Cup looked spectacularly moronic and corrupt in 2010, and it has only aged like milk since then as the values of most of the world has moved on while those in the Persian Gulf remain firmly in the Stone Age. Oh, and I’m not sure what feelings about the deaths of thousands of forced, migrant workers were in 2010, but I think it was least a little bit “uncool”.

Will I watch it? I honestly don’t know. I had similar if less strong feelings about the World Cup in Russia in 2018, only to find it quite enjoyable after they seemingly locked up all their meatheads for a month or at least paid them to keep out of the way. However successful that tournament was, the Russians have of course only showed themselves for what they truly are in the time since.

Two countries world renowned for their own unique brand of barbarism. Spin things how you like, the hosting of the World Cup in such countries has nothing about enlightenment or spreading the love of the beautiful game, it’s about money, corruption and the placating of profoundly evil and archaic regimes.

Actually, fúck it, I think I’ve convinced myself. I won’t be bothering with this shambolic circus of a tournament. The times we are living through are a reminder that there are more important things in life than football; values are possibly more important than ever right now.

Will I watch it? Probably. Am I excited for it like I usually am? Not in the slightest. Aside from the obvious political issues, money grabbing, bungs, bribes and horrid human rights record, it’s at the worst time ever. Literally nobody is happy about the timing.

What I find sad is people like Beckham, not short of a quid, allegedly has some sort of moral compass and yet he’s allowed himself to be one of the faces. Players and countries allegedly taking a stand but not quite a big enough one to pull out.

Would I be annoyed if Kane pulled out on moral ground, initially I would but when I’d eventually step back, I’d say he’d have won the World Cup by doing such a thing.

Whoever wins this World Cup, however much the media machine makes it a success, I think it’ll be tainted in some way.

If we thought Russia gaining the World Cup was a scam, a fix then this is off the scale…

Normally I plan my work and evenings around the World Cup, especially if it’s odd times. This time I haven’t given it a thought and my diary is rammed. I expect I’ll watch any England games if I’m not working but not bothered at all really. Fifa greed cup.

They have devalued the entire thing.

Not interested in the slightest, shouldn't be there, probably won't watch any of it. I think and hope they will be surprised at the lack of interest worldwide.

Quoted from gytone

Not interested in the slightest, shouldn't be there, probably won't watch any of it. I think and hope they will be surprised at the lack of interest worldwide.

You say this but sadly, many countries will take a huge interest, South American countries will and sadly, many in this country and wales will. Especially those arm chair fans, those who don’t really give a excrement but watch tournament etc.

A corrupt WC, In a corrupt Country, with VAR  on top........What could possibly go wrong. ( Puts Life savings, House ,Car on Qatar lifting the trophy) 👀

As it stands I've got no interest in it. However, I'll be honest, I know full well that later this month I'll be tuning into Paraguay v Chad or whatever at 10am on a Thursday morning.

Think I’ll do some decorating got a log burner to setup but need to open my fireplace a bit so that’s me out lol

Oh and you know it’s really corrupt if Qatar win it lol