Iran Football Scenerio

[LeoH037]

On 5/20/2022 at 2:49 PM, SpecialK said:

Your an idiot ! FIFA gives extra money for training and for qualifying for the World Cup. 2 million for Prep and 10 million from the group stage
https://www.vbetnews.com/sport_type/fifa-world-cup-2022-prize-money/

 

For starters. 1. its either "you are an idiot" or "you're an idiot", 2. Clearly you need to read things before replying, because that's not at all what Buzz was talking about.. or perhaps you do read things beforehand, but just happen to have a level of reading comprehension that matches your child like petulance?

[SthMelbRed]

3 hours ago, LeoH037 said:

For starters. 1. its either "you are an idiot" or "you're an idiot", 2. Clearly you need to read things before replying, because that's not at all what Buzz was talking about.. or perhaps you do read things beforehand, but just happen to have a level of reading comprehension that matches your child like petulance?

@SpecialKis a fuckwit. He hid away from the board like a coward for months when his ridiculous anti-Herdman crusade became too ridiculous even for him to sustain. Now he's back acting like an idiot once more. I suspect that he truly needs professional help for some deep-seated issues, but he gets a bit sensitive if you suggest it publicly. Best to just ignore him.

[narduch]

An interesting thing about the roster drop is that Herdman surprisingly did not do his usual press conference to go along with it.

I am guessing they want to dodge the Iran question.

[dyslexic nam]

So, new scenario:

 

 

 

 

 

[SoCalTransport]

This is exactly what I was saying earlier…The CSA should have just paid the money and played Argentina. There was a reason no one wanted to play Iran. Now we look incompetent again on the world stage.

[ted]

8 hours ago, SoCalTransport said:

Now we look incompetent again on the world stage.

No we don't. At worst the Government looks bad for letting it go through in the first place. The CSA looks like they are respecting the wishes of the government and a large segment of the population of Canada.

If anything, it simply reinforces Canada's position in the world as an opponent of repressive and murderous regimes.

[Califax]

9 minutes ago, ted said:

No we don't. At worst the Government looks bad for letting it go through in the first place. The CSA looks like they are respecting the wishes of the government and a large segment of the population of Canada.

If anything, it simply reinforces Canada's position in the world as an opponent of repressive and murderous regimes.

Sure but we could’ve had Argentina

[Obinna]

Political football: How the Iranian government intervenes in sports | Middle East Institute (mei.edu)

[ted]

On 5/26/2022 at 4:54 PM, Califax said:

Sure but we could’ve had Argentina

I bet the CSA is regretting not shelling out the extra $600k for that game now. LOL

[scooterlawrence5]

1 hour ago, ted said:

I bet the CSA is regretting not shelling out the extra $600k for that game now. LOL

Brazil and Argentina charge upwards of $4 million USD plus expenses for fees.  Far too dear as we don't have a stadium large enough to accommodate a game that would even permit us to break even, let alone profit. Given CSA's current size, not a smart economic move. Maybe we can consider big soccer powers as we approach 2026 and get bigger in size assuming funding and sponsorship continue.

The reported estimated $200k fee + $200k expenses for Iran is by far the cheapest I've heard and relatively cheap given CSA's size.  Makes sense given how many host countries ultimately cancel. 

The important question is ... what result in Qatar would be necessary for CSA to start commanding its own appearance fees?

[prairiecanuck]

10 hours ago, scooterlawrence5 said:

Brazil and Argentina charge upwards of $4 million USD plus expenses for fees.  Far too dear as we don't have a stadium large enough to accommodate a game that would even permit us to break even, let alone profit. Given CSA's current size, not a smart economic move. Maybe we can consider big soccer powers as we approach 2026 and get bigger in size assuming funding and sponsorship continue.

The reported estimated $200k fee + $200k expenses for Iran is by far the cheapest I've heard and relatively cheap given CSA's size.  Makes sense given how many host countries ultimately cancel. 

The important question is ... what result in Qatar would be necessary for CSA to start commanding its own appearance fees?

BC place could easily turn a profit, but Argentina likely wouldn't want to play on turf.  BMO half the size would have to average 175 to 200 per ticket to cover expenses.  87.50 to 100 dollars per ticket in BC place is  much easier task.  We're going to lose a million+ off this cancelled game so in hindsight bringing in Argentina and breaking even or losing money would have been the better choice!

[Buchta]

 

"Iranian sports officials have called the Canadian Football Association's decision to cancel a training match with the Iranian national football team a "violation of human rights" and called on FIFA to reconsider its decision to host the 2026 World Cup."

Google translate - https://www.dw.com/fa-ir/ایران-لغو-بازی-فوتبال-از-سوی-کانادا-را-نقض-حقوق-بشر-دانست/a-61975968

[king1010]

6 minutes ago, Buchta said:

 

"Iranian sports officials have called the Canadian Football Association's decision to cancel a training match with the Iranian national football team a "violation of human rights" and called on FIFA to reconsider its decision to host the 2026 World Cup."

Google translate - https://www.dw.com/fa-ir/ایران-لغو-بازی-فوتبال-از-سوی-کانادا-را-نقض-حقوق-بشر-دانست/a-61975968

Ya. Dont think they know the definition of a human right…