• hitmyspot@aussie.zone
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    14 hours ago

    Not just the cost. The corruption carries a stink. People dont want to travel to america as they worry they wont be welcome by the border control. Nobody wants to spend thousands to end up in detention.

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      5 hours ago

      You mean like actual FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan who was barred from entering the US and had to fly home?

      And these dingbats want people to drop thousands on travel, accommodation and tickets? Tickets to see the event where actual game officials are turned back at the border? Good luck 👍

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      13 hours ago

      I live in the US and within traveling distance. I can absolutely afford the tickets. I am a lifelong supporter of the sport.

      Fuck FIFA. Fuck the US.

      • Throbbing_banjo@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        13 hours ago

        Same. I love football, live within reasonable distance of a stadium, and am at a stage of life where I could definitely attend some matches and see some of my favorite players.

        Not even going to watch on TV.

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          My MLS club is sending out emails offering “discounted” tickets to the US v Paraguay team. It was hard to click the trash can icon while laughing so hard.

          My extreme excitement for this WC turned into extreme desire for pure chaos and disaster. All the reasons I boycotted Russia and Qatar are being done by the US.