| Another World Cup Thread 13:39 - Apr 2 with 8185 views | Dorse |
Pricing comparison between FIFA's suck-fest and UEFA's European Champs is startling.
Headlines: tickets to watch your team's entire Euros group stage is less than the cost of a parking space for a single WC match. (3 × £30 for 3 tickets vs £133 for a fcking parking space). Reselling over face value, dynamic fcking pricing, added fees, you name it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/fo
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| Another World Cup Thread on 14:06 - Apr 2 with 5742 views | derbyhoop |
Could we see a World Cup with thousands of empty seats?
A combination of sky high pricing and a visit to Trump's America could put a lot of off the prospect.
My son's football mad family have already bombed it out. We had thought about joining them. Not any more.
Then you have the countries, like Iran and others that Trump has turned against. Its questionable if the teams, themselves, will be safe. Let alone their supporters. |  |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 14:51 - Apr 2 with 5681 views | Paddyhoops |
Those peace prizes for Donald don’t come cheap .
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| Another World Cup Thread on 14:57 - Apr 2 with 5656 views | essextaxiboy |
My two boys have both left FIFA now, but they tell me the prices are pitched at what the Americans expect to pay for elite sport . Likewise the Euro tournaments (my eldest is with them now ) are priced at what European fans expect .
The peace prize was to offset the risk of Trump pulling the plug or disrupting the tournament . |  | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 15:02 - Apr 2 with 5649 views | Hoopstar |
Given how dull the England team are to watch this has to be the least excited I have ever been for a major international tournament.
Will stick to the cricket this summer. |  | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 15:06 - Apr 2 with 5629 views | essextaxiboy |
| Another World Cup Thread on 15:02 - Apr 2 by Hoopstar |
Given how dull the England team are to watch this has to be the least excited I have ever been for a major international tournament.
Will stick to the cricket this summer. |
I lost interest in England during the Erickson era . I haven’t watched a gsm start to finish for donkeys years.. | | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 16:22 - Apr 2 with 5544 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Another World Cup Thread on 14:57 - Apr 2 by essextaxiboy |
My two boys have both left FIFA now, but they tell me the prices are pitched at what the Americans expect to pay for elite sport . Likewise the Euro tournaments (my eldest is with them now ) are priced at what European fans expect .
The peace prize was to offset the risk of Trump pulling the plug or disrupting the tournament . |
As anyone who has worked for a big global organisation will atest, they ultimately become a self-serving bureaucracy, and frequently forget what is or, should be, at the heart of their operation.
The peace prize was idiocy. As if Trumpet had a clue about the WC, FIFA or, would even be persuaded by such an award. It looked pathetic at the time, with Infantile standing there saying 'football is with you' to Trumpet. It was plain embarrassing and now looks increasingly stupid given what's happened since.
This WC and that stupid country can do one as far as I'm concerned and as for football's governing authority, ...#FIFAIsn'tFootballAnymore
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| Another World Cup Thread on 19:43 - Apr 2 with 5423 views | themodfather |
fifa are so corrupt and this proves they are money crazy and do not care for the game. 8k for a final seat? that is inclusive, fair and for all. | | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 21:58 - Apr 2 with 5348 views | Boston |
| Another World Cup Thread on 19:43 - Apr 2 by themodfather |
fifa are so corrupt and this proves they are money crazy and do not care for the game. 8k for a final seat? that is inclusive, fair and for all. |
WC Final tickets are already reselling for $10,000 a pop. Generally, I'm told by the sports types, that tickets sold well.
Personally, I have little interest, which is a lot more than the last one, though I'm making sure I'm in the local pubs when the Scot's lads are around, looking forward to a good p*ss up. | |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 22:51 - Apr 2 with 5279 views | connell10 |
I think the fans should boycott the world Cup and the Olympics...I'd not put one brass farthing in the orange buffoons pocket. |  |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 23:07 - Apr 2 with 5271 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Another World Cup Thread on 22:51 - Apr 2 by connell10 |
I think the fans should boycott the world Cup and the Olympics...I'd not put one brass farthing in the orange buffoons pocket. |
100% muchacho!!.
Let's see when folks' utility, food, petrol bills start rolling in higher than expected, if many can still afford it?
That said, I was based out in Qatar before the last one and when all was said and done, fans came in droves despite all the talk prior to the WC.
Until such time as fans grow a pair and stop paying £123 for a kids shirt and Lord knows how much this WC will cost, the fleecing of sheep will continue!
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| Another World Cup Thread on 20:23 - Apr 8 with 4939 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Not sure I'm going to have much sympathy for those who blindly go to this fleecing contest. But 80 bucks for this journey is a rip-off
https://www.bbc.com/sport/foot
This all assumes a miraculous replenishing of fuel stores that have been decimated over the last five weeks. Given how long a tanker takes to get from source to refinery, there are going to be issues starting soon that a two week moratorium won't resolve. Thus, jetfuel, if we have any, will go up and if a deal isn't struck, getting to the US in June might not be possible.
If you are going...check the T&Cs of your travel insurance! | |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 20:34 - Apr 8 with 4900 views | stowmarketrange |
| Another World Cup Thread on 20:23 - Apr 8 by PlanetHonneywood |
Not sure I'm going to have much sympathy for those who blindly go to this fleecing contest. But 80 bucks for this journey is a rip-off
https://www.bbc.com/sport/foot
This all assumes a miraculous replenishing of fuel stores that have been decimated over the last five weeks. Given how long a tanker takes to get from source to refinery, there are going to be issues starting soon that a two week moratorium won't resolve. Thus, jetfuel, if we have any, will go up and if a deal isn't struck, getting to the US in June might not be possible.
If you are going...check the T&Cs of your travel insurance! |
Car parking spaces at $175 or $80 each on the train.Could be a bit of car sharing going on. |  | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 20:38 - Apr 8 with 4895 views | aston_hoop |
I've gone from hoping to go, to not even being arsed about watching it on telly now. Plenty of cricket to enjoy anyway until pre-season starts! |  |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 23:26 - Apr 8 with 4738 views | Boston |
| Another World Cup Thread on 20:34 - Apr 8 by stowmarketrange |
Car parking spaces at $175 or $80 each on the train.Could be a bit of car sharing going on. |
The train ticket pricing really takes the p*ss. I heard that the other day and it was the first time I was ever roiled up over gouging. It's only 30 odd miles, a trip that chuggs along for the best part of a shagging hour and is triple what we pay to travel usually. Station is located at the stadium, though on a lightly used branch line that only sees any numbers on a game day. | |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 01:09 - May 14 with 4079 views | Boston |
An Indian gentleman approached me in my driveway this evening and enquired if I'd be interested in renting out my house during the World Cup. Apparently, a Real Estate (Estate agent), I've no interest but he offered me $5,000 a week straight off the bat. | |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 07:59 - May 14 with 3926 views | 7374Ranger |
| Another World Cup Thread on 20:38 - Apr 8 by aston_hoop |
I've gone from hoping to go, to not even being arsed about watching it on telly now. Plenty of cricket to enjoy anyway until pre-season starts! |
Me too, but instead if the cricket I will watch Wimbledon tennis. No need to stay up into the early hours to watch the games either, sleep instead.
Infantino and Trump can do one. | | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 12:32 - May 15 with 3648 views | Boston |
Update. Ticket prices are dropping, down by 11% across the board. Cheapest venue to watch, San Francisco, most expensive, Miami.
And, for the Trump deranged, the sports media locally comment on the ridiculous pricing every day and how corrupt FIFA is. [Post edited 15 May 12:33]
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| Another World Cup Thread on 13:05 - May 15 with 3606 views | thame_hoops |
I live 20 mins away from Arlington (or Dallas stadium as they're calling it) and i cant get a ticket for Eng vs Croatia, unless I want to spend £1000 for a nosebleed on the secondary market. Really wanted to take my stepson.
Parking is $150-$200, it's around $50 for a baseball game and $100 for the cowboys. There is no public transport, I read they may do shuttles.
urgh. Im happy to watch in a bar, most have outside spaces with fans/aircon etc so should be a good atmosphere, especially when Mexico play. |  |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 13:18 - May 15 with 3599 views | thame_hoops |
| Another World Cup Thread on 01:09 - May 14 by Boston |
An Indian gentleman approached me in my driveway this evening and enquired if I'd be interested in renting out my house during the World Cup. Apparently, a Real Estate (Estate agent), I've no interest but he offered me $5,000 a week straight off the bat. |
I suggested this to my wife, she said where would we stay though lol didnt think of that. it would be offset probably, not worth it | |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 19:42 - May 15 with 3453 views | themodfather |
i ain't going but for those England, whoever fans, who went games home and away deserve not to get screwed by fifa the corruptors!
sod madonna and k pop at half time , this is football the world game not another live aid what they do for their superbowl is their matter this is football,
no talk yet of what food prices they will charge at grounds or how much for a sponge hand or face paints?? yawl! | | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 19:54 - May 15 with 3424 views | charmr |
Why couldn’t Chris Martin have just said ‘thanks, but no thanks’.
Often heard him championing and bemoaning Coldplay being uncool.well buddy you missed the boat on this one. [Post edited 15 May 19:59]
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| Another World Cup Thread on 21:08 - May 15 with 3348 views | Toast_R |
Think I'll watch it at home.
Panini World Cup stickers, retailing at £1.25 a pack. Games gone. |  | | |
| Another World Cup Thread on 21:41 - May 15 with 3321 views | Discodroids |
Best world cups. Ever.
1. 1982
2. 1990
3. 1978
4. 1986
5. 1970
Ambrosial players hitting the peak sawtooth waves of association football.
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| Another World Cup Thread on 08:53 - May 18 with 3083 views | TheChef |
| Another World Cup Thread on 19:54 - May 15 by charmr |
Why couldn’t Chris Martin have just said ‘thanks, but no thanks’.
Often heard him championing and bemoaning Coldplay being uncool.well buddy you missed the boat on this one. [Post edited 15 May 19:59]
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Because MONEY. |  |
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| Another World Cup Thread on 09:31 - May 18 with 3056 views | Beejnewark |
| Another World Cup Thread on 15:02 - Apr 2 by Hoopstar |
Given how dull the England team are to watch this has to be the least excited I have ever been for a major international tournament.
Will stick to the cricket this summer. |
Not sure the cricket's going to help much this summer, sadly | | | |
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