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Competition World Cup 2022

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It all feels very strange doesn't it? World Cup kicks off in 5 days and it still feels like it isn't happening.

No random warm up friendlies, little hype from the England base camp, media coverage seems stilted...

My work haven't even announced plans for the England game on Monday afternoon.

I know, I was expecting Ed Sheeran and Adele to release a joint "Back home" or "Three Lions" type song?
 
Every four years, and generally I love it, the hype, the build-up, predictors, outside pubs in the summer...

None of that this year, it's really low key, shite weather here, interferes with Xmas prep and meetings. Such a shame. First real year my kids would have been into it.

Should be something glorious to look forward too
 
There's always the option to follow the aircraft taking the players to Doha.

Those of you old enough and aware of the IT industry will know what 'defragging' was - this is the aircraft alternative - surprisingly gratifying, although I'm convinced most people only follow aircraft online in the hope of seeing something go wrong.

 
The trickle of superficial 'protest' tactics are mildly hilarious tbh.......

I can fully imagine some homophobic Qatari shitcunt sat on a sofa made of money laughing too..... "Ze fuck iz it with zese fucking Rainbows? ..... Zese stupid western twats will burn come judgement day"
Sounds like half the US to be honest. Good job they don’t have the World Cup…….
 
Whatever little enthusiasm I had for the World Cup has disappeared while watching Netflix’s ‘FIFA Uncovered’. The brazenness of those involved in the buying and selling of the game is absolutely fucking shameful. I’m honestly not sure as to who the main culprit is: Havelange, Blatter, Warner or the men that so easily bought them. The interviewers let them all off pretty lightly although the evidence is damning. Watching Blatter’s successor Infantino glad-handling the cheating Qataris makes you realize how little has changed.
 
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I'll be petty and whatever games I do watch (England) I'll use my IPTV so it doesn't go towards the viewing figures.



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