Are you underwhelmed by this World Cup?
I am. Partly it's down to England's poor form leading into the contest but mostly it's about other things.
Clearly the WC should never have gone to Qatar. It has no population or football legacy and most probably only got the contest by somewhat dubious means connected with their wealth and FIFA's level of ethics.
Also, they used slave labour to build stadiums and a lot of people died. They openly discriminate against homosexuals too and have locked up critical journalists.
Also, this WC is sandwiched in a ridiculously short period in the middle of a club season. There are no warm up games and the players will be fatigued.
I will be watching it but it does not feel like the World Cup
Clearly the WC should never have gone to Qatar. It has no population or football legacy and most probably only got the contest by somewhat dubious means connected with their wealth and FIFA's level of ethics.
Also, they used slave labour to build stadiums and a lot of people died. They openly discriminate against homosexuals too and have locked up critical journalists.
Also, this WC is sandwiched in a ridiculously short period in the middle of a club season. There are no warm up games and the players will be fatigued.
I will be watching it but it does not feel like the World Cup
41-45, M
