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For you soccer fans I want to hear your thoughts on the new world cup venues just announced.
Personally I can handle Russia even though I can't believe they beat out Spain/Portugal. But Qatar is beyond my imagination. It must be corruption.
1. Qatar has zero soccer history.
2. It's in a fairly high risk environment.
3. Summer heat gets to 120F. Tourists won't be able to venture outside.
4. No public drinking.
5. Can you imagine how badly the Qatar national team will play?
The UAE would have been a better choice. I've been to Doha Qatar and it is nice for a day in "winter", but overall I've had more fun in a cornfield in Iowa. Qatar beat out Australia. Now that would have been a great time!
Personally I can handle Russia even though I can't believe they beat out Spain/Portugal. But Qatar is beyond my imagination. It must be corruption.
1. Qatar has zero soccer history.
2. It's in a fairly high risk environment.
3. Summer heat gets to 120F. Tourists won't be able to venture outside.
4. No public drinking.
5. Can you imagine how badly the Qatar national team will play?
The UAE would have been a better choice. I've been to Doha Qatar and it is nice for a day in "winter", but overall I've had more fun in a cornfield in Iowa. Qatar beat out Australia. Now that would have been a great time!