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The stadiums are built by what is essentially slave labour. The choice of Qatar was obviously a result of corruption in the first place as it's not even a suita
by mtlmtlmtlmtl 4y ago
The stadiums are built by what is essentially slave labour. The choice of Qatar was obviously a result of corruption in the first place as it's not even a suitable location. That's why it's in November instead of the summer, which has completely disrupted the club season by compressing it, causing a fuckton of injuries in the busiest leagues.
It's a complete shitshow any way you look at it.
- ESMirro 4y agoAll of the above combined with the fact that it has just led to some truly terrible football. The international version of the sport is always 5-10 years, tactically, behind the club game, but the week or so most of the big teams have had to truly prepare compared to the usual 3, has ensured almost every team is playing in the same basic style and that the best players are, if not injured, then just exhausted from the hectic season.
- ramesh31 4y agoIs there not a financial incentive to perform? This is how American sports keep the All-Star games competitive.
- mtlmtlmtlmtl 4y agoThe financial incentives in national football are peanuts compared to high level club football, so not really.
- adammarples 4y agoAlso it's so hot that there are 5 subs per game, which has led to 9+ minutes of stoppage time in most games, pretty bizarre. Iran just scored 2 goals in the 99th and 100th minute to win.
- ESMirro 4y agoI don’t necessarily mind the extended stoppage time, it’s actually something I’ve believed would benefit the game for a long time. I’m glad to see it trialled in a populist tournament that should lead to lasting changes in the more interesting competitions.