I thought the Olympics were within budget, I know that they have exceeded their predicted final costs

I might be wrong as it was a few months ago.

 

The olympics is over budget - they're just trying to hide it as best they can.
Its also a waste of money - for example what will they use all these new facilities for after the games are finished.
**** all - thats what.

Now then the world cup I believe they're even talking about using stadiums that don't fecking exist - thats good eh

 

Looks like you have resorted to sheer desperation now!

Les

 

I think Russia will get it but i so hope we do. I loved Euro 96 when I was 18! I'd be 41 when this World Cup comes round but it would be still just as amazing for the country.

 

We'll we will all see soon enough who gets it.
I cannot see how Russia will get it though?

Surely Portugal/Spain have better stadiums than the UK?
Certainly have a better climate - thats a given, and I would imagine the better climate would appeal to a lot of people

 

I still can't believe that there are people that don't want the World Cup in this country. Extraordinary!

If we don't get it, it was clearly right to fight for it. Well done to Messrs. Wales, Cameron and Beckham.

 

It's the market for football over there which is still somewhat untapped and that would appeal to FIFA due to the money the game could generate over there. English football is at saturation point now pretty much due to our passion for the game.

Spain doesn't have anywhere near the stadia we have and the climate probably is more of an issue for Spain as it would be Summer when the tournament is held which is not great for a predominantly winter sport.

 

I would have thought that Portugal and Spain might be a bit of a risk given their financial positions.

Les

 

We'll they are a financial risk - no doubt.

Getting to Russia won't be easy though
Will they speaka the english?
Will the infastructure cope?


I'm not saying I wouldn't want the world cup in the UK JTaylor
But ultimately whats it going to cost the taxpayer and what will we get out of it?

 

Good point Urban.

Les

 

Well where are you with this; for or against?

 

All for it, but only so long as we don't end up paying through the nose for it.

 

Why? There are those that actullay don't like football ... hard for you to believe I know.

 

Fair enough, I think the consensus is that it'll be lucrative for the country. There's also the issue of national pride and international recognition that one can't really put a price on aswell as the much needed feel good factor.

 

Looks like we're out at the first round, it's sad that a number on here will be please by that. Well done England for having a good go.

 

Russia it is then.

 

Well it's a shame England didn't get it, not sure what sort of job Russia will do ... I guess we'll find out in 2018.

Anyway now to 2022 - please let it be Australia ... they know how to organise sports events properly.

 

Out at the first round ??

Thats not the way the english media predicted it to happen, then again it never is

 

Out in the first round Ok I can accept losing a bid but it is pretty laughable considering the whole infrastructure etc of the country.

 

Qatar 2022!

 

2022 - Qatar?????

Well that will be interesting.... quite restrictive alcohol laws... won't suit the average football fan

 

Do you mean as football fans or because it will be good for the economy?

I'm not convinced either the olympics or the football world cup would actually return a profit.


Edit - Russia? Now to me, the fact that Putin didn't even bother to travel suggests he knew it was already in the bag. Clearly a corrupt system and we are better off out IMO.

 

This

 

going by wikileaks russian mobsters are gonna be hosting the visitors,,,, lol

glad we didn't win it, although as said its pretty much whos paid of who and who likes who, not based on the bids

 

Sad day for football because the World Cup is no longer about the football that will be played but everything else which surrounds it.

 

um, it hasn't been that way for about 20 years, lol

 

Have FIFA and FIA merged ?

That is the most illogical decision for the bidding of a major sporting event I can remember

Clearly money and politics talk

Qatar is more farcical than Russia

Irrespective of Panorama or the idiotic supporters at St Andrews last night we were never going to get it from the off.

 

Should never have been Russia

 

Were we just unlucky or is this a case of corruption and people in fifa selling their votes?

My own personal thoughts is the latter, not impressed with the results at all.