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[-] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 176 points 2 days 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.

[-] Bakkoda@lemmy.world 141 points 2 days 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 53 points 2 days 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.

[-] dogslayeggs@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago

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.

[-] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 43 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days 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 👍

[-] mech@feddit.org 5 points 1 day ago

Not only turned back, he was interrogated for 11 straight hours before they did.

[-] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

He was invited to referee in Vancouver, at that's great

[-] bitchkat@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

He's going to red matches in Vancouver.

[-] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

I heard! Love Canada

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