Do we need to move the world cup?

[Jacko93]

I genuinely believe true fans are waiting for the arse to fall out this cash cow circus

It may well do, for true fans, but its not true fans that the people running the game are interested in. The very moment you stop piling cash in their pockets they stop caring of your existence.

 

[cjuk87]

People went to Russia and Qatar in droves, stop acting like this is a bridge too far.

I do agree many Americans will be reluctant at best to root for the national team. MAGAs still think footy is some socialist conspiracy and just ignore the whole thing. The USMNT fanbase is pretty much the opposite of the lads on tour patio fighting gammon England fans. This issue didn’t come up in 2018 as fortunately we failed to qualify.

I think the concerns are that there's widespread riots across the country. There's masked men rounding up people and detaining them. Holiday makers have been caught up in this and wrongly detained. Add on to that, it's a World Cup and you're banning fans of teams competing, it's not really the ideal place to host it.

To not allow certain fans to travel and the potential for issues with players from those countries and unrest, I wouldn't say it's ideal.

 

[richardo675]

Most of games in world cup in 94 were packed so don't see empty stadiums being a problem, loads of different ethical groups in usa to go to games as well as Americans. Heat in 94 was a big problem went to players heads , even saw real Aldridge showed his true colours swearing at linesmen

 

[FCBarça]

Definitely should be moved but if Qatar wasn’t unlikely Trumpland will

It’s a money grab since majority of people in country see football just above cricket in terms of passion

I still remember a Stanford doc calling it a communist sport during WC in South Africa

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Yes, the trophy needs to be moved to a cabinet in the US as it's the only way we'll ever it.

 

[Moura39]

Anyone that objects to WC being hosted in the USA actually stopped buying/using the businesses that sponsor/fund FIFA?

No, thought not. Just utter complaining.

I don't think it should be held across 3 countries. Qatar was an amazing host because it was so localised. Canada/USA/Mexico? Utter madness. Only airlines will benefit.

 

[Dan Tanner]

Most of games in world cup in 94 were packed so don't see empty stadiums being a problem, loads of different ethical groups in usa to go to games as well as Americans. Heat in 94 was a big problem went to players heads , even saw real Aldridge showed his true colours swearing at linesmen

Yeah he thought they were pigeons outside Bootle Strand...