When Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, it had to suspend normal visa rules for the tournament. Foreigners with tickets could enter visa-free, using a scheme called ‘Fan ID.’
Russia also had to do weird stuff to keep FIFA’s sponsors happy. For example, small shops near Fan Zones and stadiums could only sell Budweiser beer on match days.
So yes, FIFA absolutely does dictate conditions to host governments when it suits FIFA. Infantino pretending otherwise is nonsense.
🚨 STATEMENT: During his FIFA Countdown Concert performance in L.A, @davido wore a custom jacket bearing the names of the 39 abducted schoolchildren and 7 teachers from Oriire LGA, Oyo State. 🇳🇬
A powerful reminder that their story must not be forgotten. 🙏🏾❤️
#BringThemHome
Can you all see how CAF left their Best Referee out in the cold. No support, no statement, absolutely NOTHING. We all know the reason. When Infantino asks Motsepe to jump, Mr Sundowns just has to ask How High Oga?
Hi darling @ToniKroos
You spent months criticizing Qatar and talking about every possible issue before and during the 2022 World Cup, yet it turned out to be one of the best-organized tournaments in history. Public transportation was free, fans could travel easily between stadiums some fans saw 4 matches in the stadium in same day, and the overall organization was praised by millions of visitors.
Now, when concerns are being raised about visa delays, strict entry procedures, and travel difficulties surrounding tournaments in the United States, we don't hear the same level of criticism from you. There have also been complaints about organizational decisions and match arrangements that many fans consider unnecessary or difficult, yet your voice is nowhere near as loud as it was when Qatar hosted the World Cup.
If your criticism is truly based on principles, then the same standards should apply to everyone. But when Qatar receives endless criticism while similar concerns elsewhere are met with silence, people are naturally going to question whether your issue was really about organization at all.
Fuck you.
Celine Dion is 58 years old
Shakira is 49 years old
Beyoncé is 44
Busta Rhymes 54
Bruce Springsteen is 76
Lionel Richie is 76
The oldest Backstreet boy is 54
All of these people have one thing in common. they still sing, perform and entertain till this day.
Peter is 44 but you dimwits are so ageist that you don’t even know what you bring down in the name of clicks.