Why Qatar Should Host 2022 World Cup
The World Cup will be in Qatar in eight years, though some human rights activists and soccer officials have been calling for a re-vote on the 2022 host; if that takes place, Qatar would likely lose the Cup due to charges of greasing FIFA officials as well as the country’s human rights problems.
But let me ask: Why did journalists not attack Russia with the same daggers eight or nine years ahead of its World Cup, set for 2018? One reason may be that the Russian regime doesn’t really care when the world points out its human rights horrors. Moscow typically does little to nothing.
Qatar, however, is responsive, and it often makes important changes to the treatment of its residents and citizens when a major government, NGO, or news organization points out flaws in its human rights record.
Continue reading Why Qatar Should Host 2022 World Cup | New Republic.
Birds-eye view of Leo Messi’s defence splitting pass vs Belgium
Arguably the pass of the tournament so far. This birds-eye view shows Leo Messi’s pass to Di Maria in all it’s sumptuous glory.
Alfredo Di Stéfano passes away aged 88
Alfredo Di Stéfano, probably the greatest player in Real Madrid’s history, has died at the age of 88.
“Real Madrid announce that its honorary president, Alfredo Di Stéfano, died today at the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón in Madrid,” confirmed a club statement. “The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, and the club board would like to express its deepest condolences and all their love and affection to their children, their families and friends. Real Madrid extends condolences to those Madridistas around the world and those who feel emotion at the loss of the best player of all time.”
Continue reading Alfredo Di Stéfano dies at the age of 88 | Football | theguardian.com.
Tim Krul & Jesper Cillessen discuss that penalty shoot-out substitution
Tim Krul & Jesper Cillessen reflect on Louis Van Gaal’s master stoke substitution that Tim Krul come on for Jesper Cillessen specifically for the penalty shoot out.
Krul was informed before the game, that if it went to penalties and they still had a substitution to use, that he would be coming on for the shoot out.
Krul described how the Netherlands wanted to psyche the opposition and said “to see their managers face when I came was priceless”.
Ashley Cole mobbed by Roma fans as he leaves the airport
Ashley has arrived! AS Roma posted a tweet of new signing Ashley Cole as he arrived at the airport this morning, and, by the time he was leaving, was roundly mobbed by adoring fans.
Cole was escorted out by a clutch of men in suits amid fans who chanted and jostled for a picture.
All very rockstar.
Alhaji Kamara with one of the best reactions to a red card ever
While playing for Norrköping during their 2-2 draw with
, Sierra Leone striker Alhaji Kamara picked up his 2nd yellow in the final moments of the game.
It’s fair to say the striker was pretty upset with himself and or the decision as he immediately began to sprint towards the tunnel, shouting his head off before the ref had even manage to get the red card out of his pocket.
So that’s how you defend against Robben – Rio Ferdinand explains
In the studio with Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand explains his secret to defending against Arjen Robben – Smash him early!!!
GALLERY: Colombia’s epic home coming parade in Bogota
Colombia were greeted with extraordinary scenes upon their return from the World Cup in Brazil. Thousands showed up to show their appreciation for the team on Sunday in Bogata. Crazy scenes.
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