England Football Fans Vox Pops On FIFA Corruption Allegations

The transcript discusses the ongoing investigation into FIFA, highlighting the role of American authorities in charging individuals. It delves into the controversial bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, particularly focusing on Russia and Qatar. The discussion covers fans' detachment from the politics of sports and analyzes the decisions to award the World Cup to Russia, a traditional footballing nation, and Qatar, a non-footballing nation with human rights concerns. The transcript concludes with a comparison of the two countries as World Cup hosts.

What was the general reaction to the charges brought against FIFA by the Americans?

• Surprise and disbelief

• Indifference

• Outrage and protests

• Lack of surprise due to ongoing investigations

Why was the decision to award the World Cup to Russia less controversial?

• Russia has no football infrastructure

• Russia has a strong footballing tradition

• Russia is a small country

• Russia has never hosted a major sports event

What was surprising about Qatar being awarded the World Cup?

• Qatar has a strong football league

• Qatar has a history of hosting World Cups

• Qatar is known for its cold climate

• Qatar lacks a footballing tradition

What are some concerns mentioned about Qatar hosting the World Cup?

• Its cold weather

• Human rights issues and extreme heat

• Its strong football league

• Its large population

How did the speaker describe the selection of Qatar for the World Cup?

• Completely unexpected

• Due to Qatar's large fan base

• Expected and logical

• Based on Qatar's football achievements