Alex Perring

ESOL, Anthropology and left wing politics.

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@chubbzz6 @Michaelfiore Places like Spain want to do it because people like the feeling of hosting big events. But its not svtually particularly sensible financially. Thus why china etc never place a bid in.

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@chubbzz6 @Michaelfiore Even for the US. Yes they already have their stadiums. But they still have loads of security to pay, certain adjustments, policing, infustrucural things etc. while essentially hoping tjet the number of visitors will stimulate the economy for more than the losses the cup generates

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@anewmanofficial @SBMedia26 Not really. Gradient is the most important thing. Both ideally. Stands start close to the pitch and then are very steep. So it feels like you are almost on top of the field. Most modern stadiums dont do that, and are often legal hurdles in doing so.

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@honorablesaint For what its worth el classico is not generally considered a good game for atmosphere. Not for some time anyway. Its weird that you pick up on the most touristified event as something closer to authentic. The Seville derby on the other hand...

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@SportsTalk_304 @TrapitJon @KingPoopigan In fairness most modern stadiums are round. Its not a us thing. The main reason is economic - i.e. more seats in less space. But also sightlines are considered to be better. These days though few new builds are perfect bowls in the UK. As they are generally unpopular.

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@SportsTalk_304 @eddieout101 @KingPoopigan Ai is not a reliable tool. Bowls do lead to perfect sightlines. But your view is not obstructed if you are at a corner or at the edge. Nost european fans prefer proper ends. For atmosphere reasons. As ends provide s clear structure for fan groups singing etc.

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@Michaelfiore When looking at how hosts were chosen, often those with the greatest infustructure and least adjustments are deemed weaker bids than those that come with a ton load of investment. The US always attracts fifa because of the assumption its still an untapped market.

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@Michaelfiore Its obviously very good. But part of the selling point in a lot of those countries WAS the infustructure imporvement. FIFA's self declared objective is to grow the game. South africa in particular was interesting because it would all be new.

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@Certinfy Considering that the czech rep vs South Korea was one of those one sided matches. I think we would be wise to think about our own confederation here too.

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@wolvbob @ralpha060461 We had the Czech republic resort to set peices and not even try to compete with the koreans. And the bosnians not much better. Its a bit embarrassing tbh. It makes us europeans seem arrogant about our quality in depth when evidence suggests otherwise.

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@wolvbob @ralpha060461 Right now the second teir and third teir of european teams have done nothing to justify themselves as being anything special. With the exception of Sweden. But we also had Scotland hanging in and timewating against a more adventurous Haiti.

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@ChampsPapa1015 @JanAageFjortoft The 2014 was forced by worker welbeing policies in Brazil. But were not used as an advert break and di not have music come up and some weird announcement. It felt like a natural break in play. The fanfare is a bit grating.

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@ChampsPapa1015 @colinselva @JanAageFjortoft Some might be but there are a lot that are interpreting any criticism about the world cup as if it were an attack on the US.

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@wolvbob @ralpha060461 But both european teams and south american teams have largely looked pretty useless in this tournament thus far.

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@DailyTaxMemes @kendallbaker In the US basketball teams often represent states, and some states arent even represented. Its a totally different way to relating to a team. The event is more important, and sure state/city pride. But you likely arent trying to get one over your work mates quite in the same way.

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@DailyTaxMemes @kendallbaker While for us its much more about well working out who is the best. I feel this is because football is extremely local. I.e. your club represents your town and area. Its sbout bragging rights over neighbours - we are the best, or at least better than you.