tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post3464281408187517055..comments2023-11-05T23:13:34.154+11:00Comments on Nearpost Football: FIFA: A reflection of our world?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-32504334344004786142010-12-07T16:05:06.630+11:002010-12-07T16:05:06.630+11:00Found the whole thing quite interesting, especiall...Found the whole thing quite interesting, especially the 2018 World Cup. While there is some credit in SBS's stated view that it represents a powershift of sorts from West to East, to the point where FIFA are now willing to overlook the once dreamed of U.S market.<br /><br />Largely what I find interesting though is the complete lack of regard for the fan and even player experience, how many female fans are going to feel comfortable in an ultra conservative society in the Middle East, the World Cup is quite often renowned for all the colourful and vibrant dress and being a summer competition fans of both genders are often able to wear summer clothing freely. Then there is Russia which, while gaining more importance is a police state, which generally equates to a 'high profile, zero tolerance' approach to policing which is not good if FIFA want to avoid riots. To be fair though they did seem able to host the UCL final between Man Utd and Chelsea OK.<br /><br />Then there's the temperatures which simply aren't conducive to good football, but I'll wait and see the 2011 Asian Cup.<br /><br />One thing that this showed is the the FIFA execs look out only for their own personal interest and the World Cup is as much about politicking amongst them then it is for the good of the game, I do think FIFA have completely undermined their credibility amongst the global football fraternity and hopefully we never see another bidding process like it<br /><br />NUFCMVFCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com