personally I don't think we should go but I've been thinking that ever since their 'liberation' of the Crimea. also don't think we should go to Qatar as both bids are tainted with corruption.
we wouldn't be discussing these decisions if FIFA weren't corrupt. they have a lot to answer for.
Or maybe if nations didnt go around the world attempting to murder people on foreign soil or help drop chemical bombs on children.
true but if say Portugal and Spain or Belgium and the Netherlands had won it we wouldn't be discussing boycotting it.
Saudi Arabia will mysteriously be attacked next as a payback and we'll have an old school proxy weapons testing moshpit involving non Ronaldos nobodies to ensure all egos are intact and world cup is untouched.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
No government would be daft enough to say ‘you can’t go’ but their are ways and means to make it very difficult to go - sanctions are the simplest tool, try buying currency or getting a flight, ship or train if that happens...and maybe avoid getting a Russian stamp in your passport if you do get there
Meanwhile in the Commonwealth Games we compete alongside over 30 nations where homosexuality is illegal including 20 where punished by imprisonment and one where it is punishable by death (Brunei)
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Our government has the responsibility to protect its citizens which trumps (pun not intended) sport.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Our government has the responsibility to protect its citizens which trumps (pun not intended) sport.
Maybe it’s time for FIFA to have a think about the safety of the fans a little more than they normally do. Not just our fat middle aged shaven headed northern prat’s but all nationalities. Absolute madness to host the World Cup there in the first place.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Our government has the responsibility to protect its citizens which trumps (pun not intended) sport.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Our government has the responsibility to protect its citizens which trumps (pun not intended) sport.
Our citizens are not at risk at the World Cup.
Pretty sure the state sponsored hooligans think otherwise.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Well we wouldn’t want death, destruction and preening megalomania to get in the way of our footie would we.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Well we wouldn’t want death, destruction and preening megalomania to get in the way of our footie would we.
If western democratic countries send their football teams to the World Cup while the governments of those countries are messing around with missile attacks and retaliatory attacks it really will show just how shallow and superficial we have all become.
This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
The government is not in charge of the football team. The government are not sending the team. The FA are sending the team. They are OUR representatives not the governments.
Our government has the responsibility to protect its citizens which trumps (pun not intended) sport.
Our citizens are not at risk at the World Cup.
If the situation escalates I think the foreign office will strongly advise not to travel that’s if planes have not already cancelled flights to/from Russia. Anyway, let’s hope common sense prevails and we can all be friends again
As long as we don't get world war 3 this summer instead i'll accept not having a world cup!
In all seriousness though it would need a co-ordinated pull-out from a few teams to really effect the world cup - it's not like there hasn't been precidents set (in the Olympics for example) and they were still held.
Had been planning on visiting Russia this summer, after the World Cup, to do the trans-siberian railway but changed my mind recently due to the growing tension. Doubt the World Cup will be affected but wouldn't fancy travelling out there myself. Wonder if people who have booked it are having second thoughts now.
As ever it's ordinary people who are used for the ends of our 'betters'. When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC. But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
As ever it's ordinary people who are used for the ends of our 'betters'. When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC. But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
What trade do we do with Russia anyway? They gave us Roman Abramovic, 80% vodka and Polonium, we gave them retro football violence and Norman Wisdom
As ever it's ordinary people who are used for the ends of our 'betters'. When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC. But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
What trade do we do with Russia anyway? They gave us Roman Abramovic, 80% vodka and Polonium, we gave them retro football violence and Norman Wisdom
As ever it's ordinary people who are used for the ends of our 'betters'. When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC. But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
What trade do we do with Russia anyway? They gave us Roman Abramovic, 80% vodka and Polonium, we gave them retro football violence and Norman Wisdom
Might be a cold winter if we stop buying gas off them...
As ever it's ordinary people who are used for the ends of our 'betters'. When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC. But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
What trade do we do with Russia anyway? They gave us Roman Abramovic, 80% vodka and Polonium, we gave them retro football violence and Norman Wisdom
Might be a cold winter if we stop buying gas off them...
Football has got fuck all to do with world politics. The cup goes ahead will all the teams who qualified.
Sorry to piss on your bonfires chaps but football is politics. And that's because that's exactly what FIFA want it to be. They deliberately chose Russia because they can gain financially. The quid pro quo is that Russia get an opportunity to market themselves to the rest of the world. It's is the ultimate political game; to think differently is to live in a world of delusion. If you seriously want to enjoy football with no politics then go down the park and have a kick about with your mates.
As ever it's ordinary people who are used for the ends of our 'betters'. When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC. But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
What trade do we do with Russia anyway? They gave us Roman Abramovic, 80% vodka and Polonium, we gave them retro football violence and Norman Wisdom
And Land Rover and Jaguar and Bentley and Rolls Royce and Johnnie Walker and Gordons Gin....the list goes on. How many cars do we import from Russia?
What about all the fans who have paid thousands to go. Who would cover that expense if our FA or Govt decide to pull us out? Genuine question.
I’m on about ticket money as much as travel (which may be covered by insurance?)
I’ve paid £600 for potential semi and final tickets if England make it (don’t laugh) - would I get that back from FIFA if we boycott, like I would have if England didn’t make the final??
What about all the fans who have paid thousands to go. Who would cover that expense if our FA or Govt decide to pull us out? Genuine question.
I’m on about ticket money as much as travel (which may be covered by insurance?)
I’ve paid £600 for potential semi and final tickets if England make it (don’t laugh) - would I get that back from FIFA if we boycott, like I would have if England didn’t make the final??
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This World Cup is all about Putin and a stage for his megalomania and the West should show him exactly what we think of him.
In this world 100% no.
In all seriousness though it would need a co-ordinated pull-out from a few teams to really effect the world cup - it's not like there hasn't been precidents set (in the Olympics for example) and they were still held.
When all trade with Russia is banned I'll go along with not going to the WC.
But I suspect money interests won't be expected to take a hit, or if they do it'll be miniscule.
How many cars do we import from Russia?
I’m on about ticket money as much as travel (which may be covered by insurance?)
I’ve paid £600 for potential semi and final tickets if England make it (don’t laugh) - would I get that back from FIFA if we boycott, like I would have if England didn’t make the final??