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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 9, 2022 9:26:41 GMT
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. Or get very friendly with a local haha!
im assuming no duty free booze can be brought through either?.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 9, 2022 9:30:21 GMT
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. Or get very friendly with a local haha!
im assuming no duty free booze can be brought through either?.
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 9, 2022 14:28:19 GMT
Managed to bag a few golden tickets today, cost a few quid but well worth it.
x4 Arg v Poland tickets alongside x2 France v Australia too.
Really chuffede on the argy tickets, they've been like gold dust!.
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Post by dudelebowski on Nov 9, 2022 20:54:18 GMT
Managed to bag a few golden tickets today, cost a few quid but well worth it. x4 Arg v Poland tickets alongside x2 France v Australia too. Really chuffede on the argy tickets, they've been like gold dust!. Almost impossible to get Argie ones! You’ve had a worldie there. We bagged 4 tickets for France Vs Denmark on Cat 2 this morning, cannot wait for that one! |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 10, 2022 4:43:16 GMT
Managed to bag a few golden tickets today, cost a few quid but well worth it. x4 Arg v Poland tickets alongside x2 France v Australia too. Really chuffede on the argy tickets, they've been like gold dust!. Almost impossible to get Argie ones! You’ve had a worldie there. We bagged 4 tickets for France Vs Denmark on Cat 2 this morning, cannot wait for that one! There was a decent (and rare) ticket drop yesterday morning. Looked like a few sponsor tickets were returned. I know a couple of people who bagged Argentina tickets. That Argentina v Mexico game is like the golden ticket, bar far the hardest ticket to get! I'm quite grateful that I'm done now with all my tickets. I decided not to really bother with the likes of Argentina or Brazil but I am going to both semi's so there's a good chance of seeing these two play each other in one of them! |
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Nov 10, 2022 8:28:31 GMT
Think im finished with tickets now! spent close to 2k all in on it so give the bank balance a welcomed break!! stil in two minds if i should try getting a Germany - Spain ticket.
Really happy with the France vs Aussie tickets as its my only game at the Al Janoub stadium - means I now do all 9 stadiums so overal very pleased.
List below;
Qatar vs Ecuduar
Argentina vs Poland
France vs Australia
Belgium vs Morocco
Germany vs Japan
Croatia vs Canada
Korea vs Ghana
Mexico vs Saudi Arabia
Brazil vs Cameroon
Brazil vs Switzerland
England vs USA
England vs Wales
England vs Iran
Absolutely no chance on MEX V Arg tickets!! would love to go though.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 10, 2022 8:48:16 GMT
Think im finished with tickets now! spent close to 2k all in on it so give the bank balance a welcomed break!! stil in two minds if i should try getting a Germany - Spain ticket. Really happy with the France vs Aussie tickets as its my only game at the Al Janoub stadium - means I now do all 9 stadiums so overal very pleased. List below; Qatar vs Ecuduar Argentina vs Poland France vs Australia Belgium vs Morocco Germany vs Japan Croatia vs Canada Korea vs Ghana Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Brazil vs Cameroon Brazil vs Switzerland England vs USA England vs Wales England vs Iran Absolutely no chance on MEX V Arg tickets!! would love to go though. Good stuff! Got some of the same games as you. Mine are; Qatar vs Ecuador England v Iran Spain v Costa Rica Portugal v Ghana Wales v Iran England v USA France v Denmark Belgium v Morocco Korea v Ghana Wales v England Saudi v Mexico Ghana v Uruguay R16 - M53 R16 - M55 Semi Final 1 Semi Final 2 Plus England conditional tickets for R16, QF and final. |
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Nov 10, 2022 9:18:20 GMT
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Post by Gassy on Nov 10, 2022 9:18:20 GMT
For anyone not as cool as the 2 above for this tournament, you all doing work sweepstakes?
Our draw is next Thursday
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Post by socrates on Nov 10, 2022 18:01:43 GMT
It’s obviously not great, but then I was in Russia 2018 for a month as well🤷🏻♂️I suppose I’m taking the same line as the Danes, I’m heading there as an England supporter only having missed less than 5 matches of Gareth’s entire tenure. I don’t agree with any of their beliefs I.E LGBT and the alleged treatment of the workers over there. Whatever the death toll figure actually is, they say 37 on site deaths, the papers say 30 odd thousand. Who knows. Also, I’ve never been to the Middle East in any description, as with all my international travels I’m curious to sample the culture and see what it’s like in that part of the world. Though I’m under no illusions it’ll be exactly like Russia & far from the authentic experience for the time I’m out there, merely jazzed up & putting on a front for the occasion. But I’m ok with that. Fair enough, I am not judging. No one was worried about human rights abuse, LGBTQ, and racism when the USA got it, so maybe it is racism on my part for wondering about that now. I would like to think it is just me moving with the times and growing though. You’re right , the USA has a poor human rights record and has serious problems with racism some states more than others but none of this was mentioned in 94 as far as I can remember and I very much doubt much will be made of it the next time they hold a World Cup. Thing is they’re historically our allies in war and they generally follow the same religion as Britain. Qatar is the Middle East and they’re Muslim. That’s the difference isn’t it and to be honest it’s quite a xenophobic of the west to expect them to change their ways to suit us just because we don’t agree with them. Different cultures should be respected and it needs to work all ways. |
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Post by yattongas on Nov 10, 2022 18:15:08 GMT
Think im finished with tickets now! spent close to 2k all in on it so give the bank balance a welcomed break!! stil in two minds if i should try getting a Germany - Spain ticket. Really happy with the France vs Aussie tickets as its my only game at the Al Janoub stadium - means I now do all 9 stadiums so overal very pleased. List below; Qatar vs Ecuduar Argentina vs Poland France vs Australia Belgium vs Morocco Germany vs Japan Croatia vs Canada Korea vs Ghana Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Brazil vs Cameroon Brazil vs Switzerland England vs USA England vs Wales England vs Iran Absolutely no chance on MEX V Arg tickets!! would love to go though. Those stadiums look amazing, especially the one they’re using for the final . 85k I think ! |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Nov 10, 2022 19:54:42 GMT
Think im finished with tickets now! spent close to 2k all in on it so give the bank balance a welcomed break!! stil in two minds if i should try getting a Germany - Spain ticket. Really happy with the France vs Aussie tickets as its my only game at the Al Janoub stadium - means I now do all 9 stadiums so overal very pleased. List below; Qatar vs Ecuduar Argentina vs Poland France vs Australia Belgium vs Morocco Germany vs Japan Croatia vs Canada Korea vs Ghana Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Brazil vs Cameroon Brazil vs Switzerland England vs USA England vs Wales England vs Iran Absolutely no chance on MEX V Arg tickets!! would love to go though. Those stadiums look amazing, especially the one they’re using for the final . 85k I think ! Think it’s just over 80k. Lusail stadium. I’ve been fortunate to already have seen at least one game in all eight stadiums. Get to do it all again soon! |
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Post by oldie on Nov 10, 2022 21:31:02 GMT
Fair enough, I am not judging. No one was worried about human rights abuse, LGBTQ, and racism when the USA got it, so maybe it is racism on my part for wondering about that now. I would like to think it is just me moving with the times and growing though. You’re right , the USA has a poor human rights record and has serious problems with racism some states more than others but none of this was mentioned in 94 as far as I can remember and I very much doubt much will be made of it the next time they hold a World Cup. Thing is they’re historically our allies in war and they generally follow the same religion as Britain. Qatar is the Middle East and they’re Muslim. That’s the difference isn’t it and to be honest it’s quite a xenophobic of the west to expect them to change their ways to suit us just because we don’t agree with them. Different cultures should be respected and it needs to work all ways. Is this a serious post or taking the Mick? |
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Post by oldie on Nov 10, 2022 21:31:50 GMT
Those stadiums look amazing, especially the one they’re using for the final . 85k I think ! Think it’s just over 80k. Lusail stadium. I’ve been fortunate to already have seen at least one game in all eight stadiums. Get to do it all again soon! Each to their own |
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Post by socrates on Nov 11, 2022 7:46:45 GMT
You’re right , the USA has a poor human rights record and has serious problems with racism some states more than others but none of this was mentioned in 94 as far as I can remember and I very much doubt much will be made of it the next time they hold a World Cup. Thing is they’re historically our allies in war and they generally follow the same religion as Britain. Qatar is the Middle East and they’re Muslim. That’s the difference isn’t it and to be honest it’s quite a xenophobic of the west to expect them to change their ways to suit us just because we don’t agree with them. Different cultures should be respected and it needs to work all ways. Is this a serious post or taking the Mick? Serious post. They have their culture. Why should they change it for us ? If gay people are boycotting the World Cup then good on them they’re sticking to what they believe in but I wouldn’t expect a nation to change their culture for the west. Just as we shouldn’t / wouldn’t for them. |
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Post by oldie on Nov 11, 2022 10:27:16 GMT
Is this a serious post or taking the Mick? Serious post. They have their culture. Why should they change it for us ? If gay people are boycotting the World Cup then good on them they’re sticking to what they believe in but I wouldn’t expect a nation to change their culture for the west. Just as we shouldn’t / wouldn’t for them. Are you suggesting that Brits do not insist on assimilation? I personally do not expect any nation to change what they believe in order to pander to the west, but equally I don't expect the UK to "sportswash" a fascist theocracy or political fascist dictatorship. |
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Post by francegas on Nov 11, 2022 16:31:52 GMT
I appreciate this should be posted within the "What are you watching" thread but as it's world cup related thought I'd post here.
I have just finished watching on Netflix a 4 part documentary called "FIFA Uncovered" which highlights the corruption, fraud, lies etc within FIFA over decades. It is unbelievable what went on and the amounts involved to secure votes etc.
Definitely worth a watch.
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Post by Westy on Nov 16, 2022 18:05:16 GMT
Is this a serious post or taking the Mick? Serious post. They have their culture. Why should they change it for us ? If gay people are boycotting the World Cup then good on them they’re sticking to what they believe in but I wouldn’t expect a nation to change their culture for the west. Just as we shouldn’t / wouldn’t for them. I disagree strongly. I don't think it's unreasonable to wish and expect for women's rights, free elections, press freedom, gay rights for all people, all over the world. And in fact be more sympathetic to the everyday people having their lives affected by this, than it is to have sympathy for the dictator that's been on the throne for 40 years. Especially if they've lost these rights and their culture is based on a warlord taking over and bringing in a 1500 year old set of arbitrary saying written in a book that in itself was written to subjecate people. Things have moved on, it's not a different culture it's oppressive military zealots who rule with fear and that's not really fair on anybody. Imo. |
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Nov 16, 2022 19:49:33 GMT
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Post by oldie on Nov 16, 2022 19:49:33 GMT
Serious post. They have their culture. Why should they change it for us ? If gay people are boycotting the World Cup then good on them they’re sticking to what they believe in but I wouldn’t expect a nation to change their culture for the west. Just as we shouldn’t / wouldn’t for them. I disagree strongly. I don't think it's unreasonable to wish and expect for women's rights, free elections, press freedom, gay rights for all people, all over the world. And in fact be more sympathetic to the everyday people having their lives affected by this, than it is to have sympathy for the dictator that's been on the throne for 40 years. Especially if they've lost these rights and their culture is based on a warlord taking over and bringing in a 1500 year old set of arbitrary saying written in a book that in itself was written to subjecate people. Things have moved on, it's not a different culture it's oppressive military zealots who rule with fear and that's not really fair on anybody. Imo. Ooooh Intelligent life amongst us. |
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Nov 16, 2022 20:39:32 GMT
Hmmm, Ivan Toney doesn't get a spot and then todays news 🤔
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Post by oldie on Nov 16, 2022 21:07:33 GMT
Hmmm, Ivan Toney doesn't get a spot and then todays news 🤔 Inflation is 11.1%? |
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