QUOTE(aressandro10 @ Dec 3 2010, 12:04 PM)
despite the obvious difficulties, i am sure the challenge will be less compared to South Africa. We can see a sneak preview in January when Doha hosting the Asia Cup.
Whats good about countries with infrastructure problems is these events will give the resource and political will to solve it.
The Asia Cup will be a yardstick but not an accurate one. It will test the extent to which they've set up their infrastructure but Asian culture is still a little more subdued in comparison with the South Americans or Europeans.
QUOTE(aressandro10 @ Dec 3 2010, 12:04 PM)
1) Traffic problems are expected but not really unsolvable 12 years from now. Greece and Beijing had it much tougher and can be used as a case study
2) Skimpy pretty lasses will be missed. But with different culture, they have a chance to be creative about giving a vibrant colour atmosphere at the world cup. It is definitely not a deal breaker.
3) i am pretty sure Islamic culture issues are the earliest questions asked and tackled by the bidding committee. A jewish team ban would be a no no from the start. i never heard of openly gay world cup players before but i am sure they and and the jewish players can expect a professional hospitality like anyone else. But dont hope for gay entertainment establishment though.
4) i think drinking holes will be much more available during the actual competition compared to now, but then again, why not try to adapt to local method of dealing with the heat. The longest you will do it is only for a month for the rest of your life.
5) During their bidding presentation, they mentioned they will use a zero carbon emission method to cool the stadiums. Solar panels galore.
the best thing about the world cup is the world wide diversity of its participants. So why not extend it to the host and organization as well. Dont expect a typical south american style world cup every time. Open ourselves to different culture as well..
1) From what I understand, the roads are the primary modes of transportation now. I'm sure they will have better access by building multi-storey highways or by having better transit systems by then. Still, given it's size and the possibility of tens of thousands of fans flying in, it could get pretty congested.
2) Not a deal breaker, just a deterrent. What if laws are broken? What will be the repercussions then? Might have an adverse effect on the host nation.
3) What will the rest of the citizens or Islamic nations think about Qatar putting aside one of the oldest conflicts in history just for this one tournament?
4) Easy for someone who doesn't drink but when you consider that beer and food are very much big components of having a good time, especially over a month, it's hard to just put it aside. Westerners consume alcohol almost on a daily basis.
5) Kudos.
"Open ourselves to different cultures". Fairplay but it's hard when that culture is such a closed one with so many restrictions. Do you openly invite a person into your house and then tell him he can't go to your bedroom, walk around your living room on his own, take off his coat, etc? It's a double edged sword. Even if they do give in, how will other Islamic nations look upon them? How will their own citizens?
Added on December 3, 2010, 12:34 pmQUOTE(pyroboy1911 @ Dec 3 2010, 12:21 PM)
i think u're confused between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, u dont have to be wrapped up in Qatar, nor are u forbidden to hug in public (PDA is another different issue). Unlike Saudi, non-local women can even wear tight fitting shirts and jeans around, though not encouraged but certainly not punishable. Plus going out with family is not frowned upon as well. Besides, FIFA's policy is to bring football to different cultures around the world, not finding cultures that suit the typical western football. Drinking is another issue i guess, but like i said, we are bringing football to different parts of the world to different cultures, not changing cultures of different people to suit "stereotypical" english version of football. And i'm pretty sure drinkings will be allowed to some extend, maybe there's a "alcohol" and "non-alcohol" section? And about the Jew thing, that's a political problem. the issue with Israel is the same even if the WC is held in Malaysia. I think many here fear the Arabic culture, but my point is, it's the main purpose of FIFA innit, to expose the world to different cultures and religions. If every venue is required to do what the typical English do for football, might as well hold it in England every single time.
You paint a different picture from carlozz. Well I haven't been there so I'll avoid making assumptions then and stick to what little I know. I agree with the whole exposing football to different cultures bit. The issue however is that it should be reciprocated. I can only be open to someone who is willing to be open to me. Will Qatar be prepared to accept a culture totally different from theirs if only for a month? We are not talking about one nation visiting another here, we are talking about the rest of the world. Drinking isn't just an English culture anymore. It is largely a European one. Hooliganism for example is more prevelant in Italy these days than it is in England. There are many many cultural issues to consider and I'm just wondering if it will be one way or there will be a compromise, and if it's the latter, what other Islamic nations will think of it?
This post has been edited by Duke Red: Dec 3 2010, 12:34 PM 
Dec 3 2010, 11:01 AM
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Coz wanna compare the reaction then, and the reaction to Qatar now. is it as controversial? and the extend of South Africa's committee to turn those criticism into a succesful WC, and compare it to maybe how Qatar can surprise as well 
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