OT: Association Football

[Eelementary]

Fair enough, and I agree with everything you're saying there.

But in this case, there seemed to be footage of police enaging with post-match crowd, and footage of damage to the footbridge. Is anyone claiming these things didn't happen, or that this story is inaccurate?

I'm not sure - I'm not familiar with what happened, mate.

But I'm no fan of the media, that's for sure.

 

[Suitman]

Written by a RL journalist, who works for the SMH, who are owned by Channel 9, who produced the original over dramatic and "it's the end of the world" report that laughably led Sunday night's news.
4 arrests from a crowd of 34 232 actually compares more favorably than AFL, RL, RU and cricket for similar sized crowds.
The backlash that 9 received from that news report 0n social media may possibly have instigated this article.

Why A-League crowds are better behaved than NRL, AFL and cricket

The hysteria about soccer crowds ignores the truth about what happens in other codes.

www.smh.com.au

 

[the phantom menace]

Must admit I missed any "end of the world" aspect in the video of the report that was posted - and completely missed any social media backlash... guess it mustn't have "trended" or made it into my feed?

Keen to see how the Socceroos do in their games this month though.

 

[Twizzle]

I expect there will be a lotof WC tickets on eBay next week.

 

[Chipmunk]

If I'm not mistaken, alcohol sales are also banned in the UK whilst the match is on. I reckon most fans of most other nations don't even have a drink at the ground anyway.

 

[Eelementary]

Good article.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Travel to Qatar at your own risk really.



Unless its a tradition for some people to attend every world cup then I don't understand why people would have bothered with going to Qatar out of principle.

Save your money for the North America one in 2026. Can't go wrong with the USA, Canada or Mexico.

 

[Incorrect]

If I'm not mistaken, alcohol sales are also banned in the UK whilst the match is on. I reckon most fans of most other nations don't even have a drink at the ground anyway.

I've never quite understood the obsession some people have with drinking piss at the footy tbh. Don't get me wrong, I love a beer and I'll have one when I go to the footy, but I'll only ever line up for one if the line is short and the game isn't on. So, before the game, maybe grab a couple. But if the queue is 200 metres deep at halftime then I just don't bother.

 

[Eelementary]

Travel to Qatar at your own risk really.



Unless its a tradition for some people to attend every world cup then I don't understand why people would have bothered with going to Qatar out of principle.

Save your money for the North America one in 2026. Can't go wrong with the USA, Canada or Mexico.

Erm... Perhaps Mexico doesn't belong in the company of Canada, and the USA, in that context...

Beautiful country, with wonderful people, a fascinating culture and history, and good to die for... But it isn't exactly safe...

https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/mexico

My cousins live in Mexico - they tell me that every night on the local news, there is another story on how a tourist was kidnapped, trying to flag down a cab...

 

[Eelementary]

I've never quite understood the obsession some people have with drinking piss at the footy tbh. Don't get me wrong, I love a beer and I'll have one when I go to the footy, but I'll only ever line up for one if the line is short and the game isn't on. So, before the game, maybe grab a couple. But if the queue is 200 metres deep at halftime then I just don't bother.

I'll preface this by saying that, despite the fact I don't drink, I've nothing against alcohol.

But I don't understand why alcohol is even served at sporting events - a lot of people like to take their families to games, but when you mix louts with alcohol...

 

[Twizzle]

I'll preface this by saying that, despite the fact I don't drink, I've nothing against alcohol.

But I don't understand why alcohol is even served at sporting events - a lot of people like to take their families to games, but when you mix louts with alcohol...

$$$$

Show me the money

 

[Eelementary]

Erm... Perhaps Mexico doesn't belong in the company of Canada, and the USA, in that context...

Beautiful country, with wonderful people, a fascinating culture and history, and good to die for... But it isn't exactly safe...

https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/mexico

My cousins live in Mexico - they tell me that every night on the local news, there is another story on how a tourist was kidnapped, trying to flag down a cab...

Btw - I love Mexico. One of the most beautiful counties on the planet, rich with history, culture, natural landmarks, laid back people, and food to die for.

But it's a hotpot of violence, and crime, and it's very sad.

 

[Eelementary]

$$$$

Show me the money

Yeah, true.

I hate going to the footy, and seeing drunken louts behave like dicks - there are kids at the game, ffs.

 

[84 Baby]

Nice to see the soccer world cup has the NRL pedant video refs something to do in off season. That disallowed goal was hopefully just the first of many ridiculous calls

 

[Eelementary]

Hard to argue with any of this, tbh.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/what-the-worlds-media-thinks-of-australias-chances-in-qatar/news-story/83bf7c26d093dd4c87d4f9568fe1f30f

 

[Twizzle]

we've got 7 debutants, I don't think we'll worry anyone too much although France are ripe for the picking with so many players out due to injury

 

[TheParraboy]

we've got 7 debutants, I don't think we'll worry anyone too much although France are ripe for the picking with so many players out due to injury

Their B grade side should beat us easily tbh..

But heres hoping..

 

[Suitman]

Their B grade side should beat us easily tbh..

But heres hoping..

Yep.
But their A-Grade side were a bit lucky to beat us last World Cup.
They underrated us.
I just go into every world cup hoping we don't get embarrassed. We are actually not a bad football playing nation considering that football is our 4th or 5th popular sport. Unlike all the others where it is their first.
Anyway, it is a world cup and I love watching it.
I'm so looking forward to the FIFA Woman's WC in Oz and NZ next year.

 

[Suitman]

@Avenger
Great little documentary from last week focused on Ninkovic.


Corica was an arsehole. Ninkovic did what was best for him and his family. He was left with no choice.
Anyway, there is some great vision in this video from All Areas. Brilliantly filmed and produced. I wish the RL could do this.
It's worth a watch from others. A great insight into the passion of football.
And his family side of things was sweet.

 

[Twizzle]