Qatar 2022 - The Shitshow

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Not sure why the original thread for the 2022 WC is locked. So, figured I’d start another.

Who could have seen this coming?

m.jpost.com

Will Qatar allow Israeli fans to attend FIFA World Cup 2022?

New report suggests Qatar may not be in compliance with FIFA’s ethical code.
m.jpost.com m.jpost.com

TLDR Official statement: Israelis allowed. Egyptians banned. LGBTQ allowed, but not allowed to show affection in public. Does that mean kissing? Handholding? A warm caress? Whatever it is, it’s bullshit and none of the major sponsors want to comment on it.
 
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adam said:
Not sure why the original thread for the 2022 WC is locked. So, figured I’d start another.

Who could have seen this coming?

m.jpost.com

Will Qatar allow Israeli fans to attend FIFA World Cup 2022?

New report suggests Qatar may not be in compliance with FIFA’s ethical code.
m.jpost.com m.jpost.com

TLDR Official statement: Israelis allowed. Egyptians banned. LGBTQ allowed, but not allowed to show affection in public. Does that mean kissing? Handholding? A warm caress? Whatever it is, it’s bullshit and none of the major sponsors want to comment on it.
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Past time to pull the tournament from them. They haven’t delivered on one thing promised. Not taking place in the summer. No climate controlled stadiums. Xenophobic & homophobic tourist policies.
 
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So the US had to pull out of it's upcoming Qatar camp due to security risks following the killing of a Qatari allied terrorist leader.
Shitshow is an apt name for this thread. I project a last minute cancellation of this tournament and a hastily rescheduled tournament.
 
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Gotham Gator said:
"Qatari allied"
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For the last few years Qatar has been strengthening ties with Iran and Turkey while its relations with former allies Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain have deteriorated.

www.arabnews.com

Iran-Qatar alliance deepens, says Iranian naval official

LONDON: Qatar is once again seen as veering further toward Iran as the regime in Tehran this week announced its support for the Qatari government, according to media reports. The Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, who visited Doha has said Iran is “supportive” of Qatar’s government and...
www.arabnews.com www.arabnews.com

qatarherald.news

Iran and Qatar reinforce alliance, increasing Doha’s isolation - Qatar Herald

Iran voiced its support for the Qatari government this week, further consolidating its alliance with the small Gulf state. Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, who headed a delegation to Doha said Iran is
qatarherald.news qatarherald.news

www.forbes.com

How Qatar Is Being Pushed Into The Arms Of Iran By Saudi Arabia And Its Allies

A trade boycott of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain looks to be backfiring. One of the aims was to convince Qatar to loosen its ties with Iran, but instead it seems to be forcing the countries closer together.
www.forbes.com www.forbes.com
 
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mgarbowski said:
For the last few years Qatar has been strengthening ties with Iran and Turkey while its relations with former allies Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain have deteriorated.

www.arabnews.com

Iran-Qatar alliance deepens, says Iranian naval official

LONDON: Qatar is once again seen as veering further toward Iran as the regime in Tehran this week announced its support for the Qatari government, according to media reports. The Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, who visited Doha has said Iran is “supportive” of Qatar’s government and...
www.arabnews.com www.arabnews.com

qatarherald.news

Iran and Qatar reinforce alliance, increasing Doha’s isolation - Qatar Herald

Iran voiced its support for the Qatari government this week, further consolidating its alliance with the small Gulf state. Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, who headed a delegation to Doha said Iran is
qatarherald.news qatarherald.news

www.forbes.com

How Qatar Is Being Pushed Into The Arms Of Iran By Saudi Arabia And Its Allies

A trade boycott of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain looks to be backfiring. One of the aims was to convince Qatar to loosen its ties with Iran, but instead it seems to be forcing the countries closer together.
www.forbes.com www.forbes.com
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They also (allegedly - if you believe them) didn’t realize they bailed out Kushner at 666 Fifth of his Armageddon-type mortgage.

They’re playing both sides and are now caught in the middle.

www.vanityfair.com

Qatar Shocked, Shocked to Learn It Accidentally Bailed Out Jared Kushner

Doha insists it was an “unwitting” partner in the deal.
www.vanityfair.com www.vanityfair.com
 
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USMNT pulled out of Qatar for its January camp for geopolitical reasons. Maybe the same will happen with the 2022 World Cup.

We try to keep politics out of sports, but it's always impossible to do so. We all know political discussion on forums can get ugly, so let's just be respectful to each other when discussing these matters. - LionMod.

On a personal note, I'm quite worried about what's happening in Iran/Iraq/Middle East more so than who is the next NYCFC coach.
 
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Gotham Gator said:
I get all that, but saying that Suleimani is a “Qatar ally” overstates things considerably.
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He has frequently traveled via Qatar and the Quds were frequently aided by Qatar. They knew him, they supported him, he supported them.
 
LionNYC said:
USMNT pulled out of Qatar for its January camp for geopolitical reasons. Maybe the same will happen with the 2022 World Cup.

We try to keep politics out of sports, but it's always impossible to do so. We all know political discussion on forums can get ugly, so let's just be respectful to each other when discussing these matters. - LionMod.

On a personal note, I'm quite worried about what's happening in Iran/Iraq/Middle East more so than who is the next NYCFC coach.
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IF it wil get moved well know in coming months. I think maybe UK may get it on the short notice.
 
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IF it wil get moved well know in coming months. I think maybe UK may get it on the short notice.
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I thought that, but unless they change it back to regular summer months, it may go further south somewhere, or maybe Asia to keep it in the confederation.
 
413Blue said:
I thought that, but unless they change it back to regular summer months, it may go further south somewhere, or maybe Asia to keep it in the confederation.
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I think they will change it to summer because euro leagues will want that. I mean im sure they pissed already that its gonna be november-december. maybe australia still wants it, since they did bid for it originally.
 
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New Concacaf Qualifiers announced for regional qualification to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Concacaf has today published an updated men’s international calendar which includes a new format for the Concacaf Qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and updates on the Concacaf Nations League and 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup.
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From the Hex to the OCTAGON!

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT'S TIME!

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I am thinking about taking my kid out to Qatar for a few days for some World Cup Group Stage games. I need to try and price this out and see if it can be done within budget.

Does anyone know of any travel firms or other resources that handle this kind of thing?
 
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