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Isn't it taking place in a tin pot dictatorship where fans will be arrested over their social media history? Can't see any problems there. I'm sure the US team will win under their coach, Donald Trump.

He doesn't even have to coach.
He simply invites them to visit the White House and keeps the trophy.
 

matticus

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Well blow me down. That's lovely.
 

laurentian

Regular
Isn't it taking place in a tin pot dictatorship where fans will be arrested over their social media history? Can't see any problems there. I'm sure the US team will win under their coach, Donald Trump.

Well, yes it is but we've had Russia and Qatar for the last two which, despite my objection to them being hosts, I held my nose and greatly enjoyed . . . Saudi Arabia in 2034. BUT Portugal Morocco and Spain in 2030 and I think I'm going to make the concerted effort to get there.
 

icowden

Shaman
Well, yes it is but we've had Russia and Qatar for the last two which, despite my objection to them being hosts, I held my nose and greatly enjoyed .
I don't believe that either of those were deporting people for not being white, or checking social media history before granting access to the country though?
 
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laurentian

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I don't believe that either of those were deporting people for not being white, or checking social media history before granting access to the country though?

This is true.

They are both guilty of what I would consider serious human rights abuses though. Like I said, I had to hold my nose then and will do again this time. I don't like it at all but the romantic in me would like to think that the football will transcend the politics (during the tournament if not before it sadly)
 

Pinno718

Guru
Well, yes it is but we've had Russia and Qatar for the last two which, despite my objection to them being hosts, I held my nose and greatly enjoyed . . . Saudi Arabia in 2034. BUT Portugal Morocco and Spain in 2030 and I think I'm going to make the concerted effort to get there.

Are you still intending to go there?
 

matticus

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