The Soccer Thread (Version 14.5) -- We Don't Need Another Euro

[Spartan Squad]

Every time I see CONMEBOL it makes me think of COMMIE BALL, which is how my ashhole football coach described it 40 years ago.

See I chuckle because CONMEBOL sounds very close to Con Mi Bol or with my bowl. Or with a broken English accent, with me ball.

 

[YMCA B-Baller]

The US has some work to do to get ready for the World Cup. Not talking about the team, talking about security preparations. My goodness.

I'd like to call this post lazy, because it basically is for reasons already cited by others, but CONMEBOL knows most people will think like you're thinking - that it's the USA's fault - and they get off the hook by those who don't know/don't care to know who is actually responsible.

Kind of a genius way to toss off culpability, but we should never host Copa again unless there's some modicum of control by our standard of security imposed by us.

 

[MileHigh]

Good story here comparing Copa and what's being done for 2026.

Why 2024 Copa América chaos doesn't (necessarily) spell doom for 2026 World Cup

 

[DanOregon]

To me that's insane. You don't rent out your football stadium like its an Air BnB to a bunch of high schoolers the week after graduation. I kind of thought the whole point of doing it here was to give the facilities a test-run ahead of the WC. That's messed. up.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

The whole point of doing it here was to make more money than doing it in Brazil or Argentina.

 

[Spartan Squad]

To me that's insane. You don't rent out your football stadium like it's an Air BnB to a bunch of high schoolers the week after graduation. I kind of thought the whole point of doing it here was to give the facilities a test-run ahead of the WC. That's messed. up.

How do you think things like concerts work? Sports teams that primarily use the venues don't run the concert.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Colombian Football Federation President Ramón Jesurún and his son attacked multiple security guards following the Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium, according to a newly-obtained Miami-Dade police arrest report.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/...ration-head-arrested-amid-copa-america-chaos/

 

[DanOregon]

How do you think things like concerts work? Sports teams that primarily use the venues don't run the concert.

They don't "run" the event, but they usually have a say in security issues, stadium policies, enforcement of local laws, concession workers. They don't just let randos come in and screw around with the video board, the kitchens, etc. You make it sound like they imported all of the stadium workers, security people and parking attendants from South America.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

The contracts between stadiums and one-off attractions like soccer tournaments or concerts are thick as telephone books used to be.

 

[HanSenSE]

A few months ago I covered a lower-level MMA card at Kaiser Permanente Arena, where the Warriors G League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors, play. Sea Dubs arena, but the MMA company's event.

Got there early anticipating problems, and there were some, like not being able to get into the arena despite an email credentialing me for the event. Just to be safe, I printed out the email before I left home. Finally the goons at the gate called in someone from the Sea Dubs who not only got me inside, but found a seat for me at what was usually the scorers' table. The MMA folks were of some help eventually, but the Warriors rep came by once an hour or so to see if I needed anything, ect. A few days later I sent her a thank you email, noting I knew all along the problems were with the promoters, not the Sea Dubs.

That's the difference between a team running an event and a team just renting out the hall.

 

[Webster]

Southgate quits

 

[Regan MacNeil]

Good. walker.