Kimpero Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 4 hours ago, TGAA_Star said: I hope all of you Canada fans are in the square in Qatar because my country of Ghana...our fans we flooded the streets of Qatar especially if you have seen photos of us on IG through ESPN FC we came in waves but I only hope Canada fans are already in Qatar flooding the streets I hope those that go bring some pride flags with them or at least donate money to organisations supporting the workers. Make a statement, don't just be a part of this charade. TGAA_Star and Blue and White Army 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 5 hours ago, TGAA_Star said: I hope all of you Canada fans are in the square in Qatar because my country of Ghana...our fans we flooded the streets of Qatar especially if you have seen photos of us on IG through ESPN FC we came in waves but I only hope Canada fans are already in Qatar flooding the streets Same with Morocco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 A must visit. But expect slow service as your waiter rolls around before taking your order. MtlMario, johnyb and Cheeta 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpero Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 50 minutes ago, red card said: A must visit. But expect slow service as your waiter rolls around before taking your order. That's an appropriate message for all tourists supporting tyranny, corruption and cruelty. Stanley and Cheeta 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 I remember reading on here that there is a tournament for fans travelling to Qatar at one of the fan villages. What are the details? TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 12:57 PM, red card said: A must visit. But expect slow service as your waiter rolls around before taking your order. LOL. No shit. The imagination runs riot. Forget the rolling on the ground. I think you'll find being mobbed by the waiters, assistant manager and manager disputing your order ( I know what I ordered and it wasn't a live, plucked, chicken!) for 10 minutes before conceding you did in fact order Thai Bites as an appi. is way more aggrevating. Well, not as AGGREVATING as all the time wasting the waiter does with the theatrics of trying to get his pen to work before taking your drink order. And not nearly as aggrevating as having to slip a gratuity to everyone in a CONCACRAP blazer who gets within arms length just to get you into the joint, and then to a shitty table, and then to eventually come 'round and bring you a bevy. "Go Home!" Yes! Exclamation mark! "Go Home!". Here, students, is a text book example of failing to properly convey the message you're looking to deliver to your target market because of a misunderstanding in cultural nuance. Fuzzy, cuddly, your-amongst-friends-here "Go Home!" 🙂 reads quite differently to the ad execs in a board room somewhere in Doha compared to how most travelling CONCACRAP footie fan relate "Go Home!" 👿 to as it's being belched at them in English, Spanish or French by the local supports No, no, not at all the same vibe. I would suggest "Go" may have been the wrong verb in this instance. I could go on, and on, and on, and on... red card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Bloomberg's Quicktake on what to wear. It's complicated. Edited November 17, 2022 by red card Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Lol Blue and White Army and PastPros 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1973 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 minute ago, narduch said: Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1973 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, narduch said: Lol I am torn on this. It sucks theoretically, but not allowing me to buy 20$ Budweiser? They are saving us from ourselves really if you think about it. mrtoddcan, sstackho, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman13 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 It’s the 3 hours in that heat and huge beer line ups that I won’t miss, just means staying in a air conditioned bar longer and leaving closer to kickoff…hope they amend the times at Canada House. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 51 minutes ago, Gman13 said: It’s the 3 hours in that heat and huge beer line ups that I won’t miss, just means staying in a air conditioned bar longer and leaving closer to kickoff…hope they amend the times at Canada House. You also have to understand that not all the stadiums are close by and the Canada Soccer staff who are hosting need to get to the game themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman13 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, JamboAl said: You also have to understand that not all the stadiums are close by and the Canada Soccer staff who are hosting need to get to the game themselves. Yes…but the hotel staff serving the beer do not need to leave, so fans are free to stay as long as they wish. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Gman13 said: Yes…but the hotel staff serving the beer do not need to leave, so fans are free to stay as long as they wish. Good point especially now that no one is drinking beer at the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman13 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 minute ago, JamboAl said: Good point especially now that no one is drinking beer at the stadium. It does throw a bit of a wrinkle into the planned march timing as there is now no need/desire to stand in that sweltering heat with no beer 3 hours before kickoff…I hope we are able to come up with another plan and still have a big turnout for the march to the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 The event at Canada house is supposed to end at 6PM. And the game is at 10PM. Should be enough time to get the game. I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman13 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 20 minutes ago, Free kick said: The event at Canada house is supposed to end at 6PM. And the game is at 10PM. Should be enough time to get the game. I would think. Yeah…it takes about an hour from Canada House to all of the Stadiums, I’m saying there is now no need to leave 4 hours before kickoff when the stadium is dry and hot as hell outside. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTransport Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/world-cup-cruise-qatar-azamara-b2196333.html I booked this cruise myself, and was going to watch Canada vs Belgium, but I was tipped off that the Qatari regime was going to ban it. I would be weary going to Qatar now it seems like they have no respect for the deals they made prior to winning the bid. FIFA should consider relocation, because this is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJsens1 Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, SoCalTransport said: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/world-cup-cruise-qatar-azamara-b2196333.html I booked this cruise myself, and was going to watch Canada vs Belgium, but I was tipped off that the Qatari regime was going to ban it. I would be weary going to Qatar now it seems like they have no respect for the deals they made prior to winning the bid. FIFA should consider relocation, because this is ridiculous. Is this for real? If you honestly think for those of us going not being able to get $19 Budweiser before or after a game is a deal breaker for many of us who have already spent between $5-10 grand, I’ve got a bridge to sell you. I’m not even gonna touch the relocation factor maplebanana and Free kick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTransport Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, EJsens1 said: Is this for real? If you honestly think for those of us going not being able to get $19 Budweiser before or after a game is a deal breaker for many of us who have already spent between $5-10 grand, I’ve got a bridge to sell you. I’m not even gonna touch the relocation factor It's not about the alcohol, it just feels like FIFA has no control over the tournament, it's starting to feel more militant. I was lucky to get a refund on my cruise, Qatar won't let any ships dock now during the world cup, which put a lot of people in a bad position. johnyb and Blue and White Army 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, SoCalTransport said: It's not about the alcohol, it just feels like FIFA has no control over the tournament, it's starting to feel more militant. Exactly. If they've gone back on their word regarding alcohol, what about promises to LGBTQ+ fans, for example. Forgive the metaphor, but changing the goalposts this late after fans have already spent thousands of dollars and travelled is sketchy. Edited November 18, 2022 by Blue and White Army narduch and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) I am very curious to see what things are like when I get there. I am not saying that the concerns are not warranted but I know that media reports can be agenda driven or from sources who have an agenda. There some very good Youtube videos from TIFO football on the topic of Qatar hosting the WC. It's a four-part series titled "The Qatar World Cup Explained". Its cover the geopolitical & diplomatic impacts of the Qatar WC and its influence on Qatar winning and hosting the world cup. I highly recommend it. After watching, I have decided that I will judge for myself when I get there. PS.: I just noticed now that they put out fifth episode 12 hours ago Edited November 18, 2022 by Free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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