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[–] 57 points 4 months ago (29 children)

Fuck the world cup. Literally nobody i know cares about it.

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  • [–] 46 points 4 months ago (12 children)

    Even if you don't care about it, I've seen like no ads for it. Usually they are playing by now and plastered everywhere. Only thing I've seen is shitty looking merch at gas stations and Walgreens.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    They probably have sold all tickets to first-level skalpers (and maybe to a handful of real fans) long ago, so why waste money on advertizing?

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago

    Huh, now that you mention it, I don't see much promotional merch in Japan either. They usually have stuff to support the national team for these kind of events. But I guess they wouldn't even be able to print packages in Samurai Blue since even our potato chips packaging will soon be black and white.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    When is it happening? Next year?

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago* (2 children)

    This summer, I believe. Starting early June.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    You are correct, it's starting June 11th. That's why I think it's so weird there has been like zero ads I've seen so close to the tournament.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    "The Continental Soccer Association is coming to America! It's all here - fast-kicking, low scoring, and ties? You bet!"

    "You'll see all your favorite soccer stars. Like Adiaga! Adiaga two! Badiaga! Aruglia! And Pizzoza!"

    "This match will determine once and for all which nation is the greatest on earth - Mexico or Portugal!"

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  • [–] 12 points 4 months ago (7 children)

    Oh I love the world cup and am very excited about it... in general.

    Specifically I hate that this corrupt fucking government is going to be participating in it at all.

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  • [–] 27 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    To be fair, FIFA is almost as corrupt as Trump

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  • [–] 7 points 4 months ago (4 children)

    Plus with Ebola it just seems extremely not worth it right now.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    I'd be more afraid of ICE concentration camps. But if an Ebola infected person would attend this event, it would get interesting fast.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 child)

    Ebola is not that contagious. It's not like airborne COVID it or other similar viruses.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Yes, it is spreads by contacts and liquids. Now imagine someone infected standing behind you in a stadion and shouting and screaming for their team. That little spittle hitting your neck can suffice to transfer Ebola...

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  • [–] 0 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    WTF!!! World Cup is The most important event in the World. No other sport event can get close. And yes, USA (backed by FIFA) fucked World cup by introducing Half-Time Show. Nonsense.

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