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Post by dudelebowski on Oct 31, 2022 21:53:08 GMT
Covid test needed definitely. We’ve had to sign up for a visa like accreditation to either produce via an app, or a physical copy (which I have) that comes in the form of a laminated credit card sized pass. Mugshot, passport number etc…to wear at all times, not sure you’ll even get in the country without it. We had the exact same thing in Russia for the last World Cup. Wether this counts as a tracking device, I’ll leave that up to the individual. There’s north of 1/4 million tickets sold for this WC, not sure they’ll zone in too much on a small band of Gasheads/FGR fans😄 Fans advised to buy a throw away phone as the TWO apps you *have* to download are well dodgy . It can take all sorts of stuff from your phone . They can take control of your phone , can access all content , can delete stuff and stop phone going into sleep mode etc 😮 I’ll let them access GasChat & engage with Chippenham, they’ll soon hand it back! |
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Post by yattongas on Oct 31, 2022 22:26:41 GMT
Fans advised to buy a throw away phone as the TWO apps you *have* to download are well dodgy . It can take all sorts of stuff from your phone . They can take control of your phone , can access all content , can delete stuff and stop phone going into sleep mode etc 😮 I’ll let them access GasChat & engage with Chippenham, they’ll soon hand it back! 😂 |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 1, 2022 4:37:02 GMT
Covid test needed definitely. We’ve had to sign up for a visa like accreditation to either produce via an app, or a physical copy (which I have) that comes in the form of a laminated credit card sized pass. Mugshot, passport number etc…to wear at all times, not sure you’ll even get in the country without it. We had the exact same thing in Russia for the last World Cup. Wether this counts as a tracking device, I’ll leave that up to the individual. There’s north of 1/4 million tickets sold for this WC, not sure they’ll zone in too much on a small band of Gasheads/FGR fans😄 Fans advised to buy a throw away phone as the TWO apps you *have* to download are well dodgy . It can take all sorts of stuff from your phone . They can take control of your phone , can access all content , can delete stuff and stop phone going into sleep mode etc 😮 No Covid tests / apps are required anymore. Just the Fan ID (Same as previous world cups) and Fifa ticket app. Nearly 3 million tickets sold by the way. |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 1, 2022 6:40:51 GMT
Fans advised to buy a throw away phone as the TWO apps you *have* to download are well dodgy . It can take all sorts of stuff from your phone . They can take control of your phone , can access all content , can delete stuff and stop phone going into sleep mode etc 😮 No Covid tests / apps are required anymore. Just the Fan ID (Same as previous world cups) and Fifa ticket app. Nearly 3 million tickets sold by the way. Alicia Kearns , the new chair of the foreign affairs select committee said it yesterday on the news agents podcast. So one of you is wrong ! |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 1, 2022 10:06:46 GMT
No Covid tests / apps are required anymore. Just the Fan ID (Same as previous world cups) and Fifa ticket app. Nearly 3 million tickets sold by the way. Alicia Kearns , the new chair of the foreign affairs select committee said it yesterday on the news agents podcast. So one of you is wrong ! Definitely her! Wouldn't be the first time an MP has got something wrong! Covid rules were actually dropped from today but it was announced a week ago. |
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Nov 1, 2022 16:27:08 GMT
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 1, 2022 16:27:08 GMT
Lots of talk of bars removing there happy hour deals leading up to the big event trying to cash in on the fans
Uber or Qatari equivalent have done this too hiking prices as much as x4 the amount.
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Post by yattongas on Nov 1, 2022 16:40:20 GMT
Alicia Kearns , the new chair of the foreign affairs select committee said it yesterday on the news agents podcast. So one of you is wrong ! Definitely her! Wouldn't be the first time an MP has got something wrong! Covid rules were actually dropped from today but it was announced a week ago. |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 1, 2022 16:42:29 GMT
Lots of talk of bars removing there happy hour deals leading up to the big event trying to cash in on the fans Uber or Qatari equivalent have done this too hiking prices as much as x4 the amount. Shock horror as football fans get ripped off……again ! 🤬 |
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Nov 1, 2022 16:48:34 GMT
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 1, 2022 16:48:34 GMT
Another pre World Cup scare story like we see before every tournament! Talking about a Covid app that nobody will instal and fan ID app that’s not mandatory because you can use the physical card instead |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 1, 2022 16:50:44 GMT
Lots of talk of bars removing there happy hour deals leading up to the big event trying to cash in on the fans Uber or Qatari equivalent have done this too hiking prices as much as x4 the amount. Some bars have removed their happy hours (mainly ones in higher end hotels) whilst others have kept them or are doing some World Cup related drink deals. Ubers are a lot more coming from the airport but standard metered taxis are the same. Uber prices around town looking the same (just looked on the app) |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 1, 2022 16:59:24 GMT
Another pre World Cup scare story like we see before every tournament! Talking about a Covid app that nobody will instal and fan ID app that’s not mandatory because you can use the physical card instead Hope you’re right as I’ve no idea , only passing on what I’ve heard / read . 👍 |
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Nov 1, 2022 22:46:05 GMT
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 1, 2022 22:46:05 GMT
Lots of talk of bars removing there happy hour deals leading up to the big event trying to cash in on the fans Uber or Qatari equivalent have done this too hiking prices as much as x4 the amount. Some bars have removed their happy hours (mainly ones in higher end hotels) whilst others have kept them or are doing some World Cup related drink deals. Ubers are a lot more coming from the airport but standard metered taxis are the same. Uber prices around town looking the same (just looked on the app) To be fair I only checked the airport run, I’m expecting all journeys to follow suit soon to be fair. It’s free public travel services with a Haya card so not overly bothered. One of the lads in our England planning group lives out in Qatar and fair play to him he’s messaged most bars/hotels and restaurants asking about happy hours and deals etc.. and passing us on the details. |
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 1, 2022 22:46:59 GMT
Lots of talk of bars removing there happy hour deals leading up to the big event trying to cash in on the fans Uber or Qatari equivalent have done this too hiking prices as much as x4 the amount. Shock horror as football fans get ripped off……again ! 🤬 I always expect it to some degree but x4 the price does take the p*** |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 2, 2022 4:58:40 GMT
Some bars have removed their happy hours (mainly ones in higher end hotels) whilst others have kept them or are doing some World Cup related drink deals. Ubers are a lot more coming from the airport but standard metered taxis are the same. Uber prices around town looking the same (just looked on the app) To be fair I only checked the airport run, I’m expecting all journeys to follow suit soon to be fair. It’s free public travel services with a Haya card so not overly bothered. One of the lads in our England planning group lives out in Qatar and fair play to him he’s messaged most bars/hotels and restaurants asking about happy hours and deals etc.. and passing us on the details. I think its expensive from the airport now because they have banned curbside pick ups and massively increased the car parking fees so the Uber's probably have to pay to use the car parks now. The metered taxis are still the same price and Uber prices around the city are looking the same. Of course they will increase in price because of the higher demand but not by x4. As you say, just use the metro and buses which will be free! How long are you coming for? |
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 2, 2022 7:16:18 GMT
To be fair I only checked the airport run, I’m expecting all journeys to follow suit soon to be fair. It’s free public travel services with a Haya card so not overly bothered. One of the lads in our England planning group lives out in Qatar and fair play to him he’s messaged most bars/hotels and restaurants asking about happy hours and deals etc.. and passing us on the details. I think its expensive from the airport now because they have banned curbside pick ups and massively increased the car parking fees so the Uber's probably have to pay to use the car parks now. The metered taxis are still the same price and Uber prices around the city are looking the same. Of course they will increase in price because of the higher demand but not by x4. As you say, just use the metro and buses which will be free! How long are you coming for? Fligh out on the 17th and fly back on the 4th December Would love to stay out for whole competition but couldn’t get the time off work. My company was very generous in offering to pay me in full for the time I am going for. |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 2, 2022 10:57:51 GMT
I think its expensive from the airport now because they have banned curbside pick ups and massively increased the car parking fees so the Uber's probably have to pay to use the car parks now. The metered taxis are still the same price and Uber prices around the city are looking the same. Of course they will increase in price because of the higher demand but not by x4. As you say, just use the metro and buses which will be free! How long are you coming for? Fligh out on the 17th and fly back on the 4th December Would love to stay out for whole competition but couldn’t get the time off work. My company was very generous in offering to pay me in full for the time I am going for. Just over two weeks is still decent though. I'm currently going to 16 games. Will be 19 if England go all the way. Sold a couple of other games. I have to work as well so it's going to be pretty much non stop for me for four weeks! |
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Nov 8, 2022 16:29:42 GMT
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 8, 2022 16:29:42 GMT
Fligh out on the 17th and fly back on the 4th December Would love to stay out for whole competition but couldn’t get the time off work. My company was very generous in offering to pay me in full for the time I am going for. Just over two weeks is still decent though. I'm currently going to 16 games. Will be 19 if England go all the way. Sold a couple of other games. I have to work as well so it's going to be pretty much non stop for me for four weeks! Very much looking forward to it now, hectic schedule too as I do need to squeeze some work in between. Is it true only residents can buy booze from supermarkets? |
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Post by fintanstack on Nov 8, 2022 16:56:03 GMT
Blatter now admits World Cup should not have been awarded.
Utter corruption.
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Nov 8, 2022 23:43:04 GMT
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Post by stuart1974 on Nov 8, 2022 23:43:04 GMT
Blatter now admits World Cup should not have been awarded. Utter corruption. I caught a bit on Radio 5, they interviewed a sports journalist who at the time heard Blatter wanted the tournament to go to Russia, USA then China as some form of peace diplomacy initiative. |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 9, 2022 4:49:34 GMT
Just over two weeks is still decent though. I'm currently going to 16 games. Will be 19 if England go all the way. Sold a couple of other games. I have to work as well so it's going to be pretty much non stop for me for four weeks! Very much looking forward to it now, hectic schedule too as I do need to squeeze some work in between. Is it true only residents can buy booze from supermarkets? There are a couple of alcohol shops for residents but you need a permit to buy. So visitors wont be able to go into a shop and pick any up so to speak. You will have to stick to the bars, fan zones, outside stadiums, music festivals and beach clubs for drinks. |
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