[quote author=Rosco link=topic=40566.msg1118475#msg1118475 date=1276332616]
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=40566.msg1118469#msg1118469 date=1276332426]
That's pretty much how I feel about it. Pity in a way 'coz I was glad the tournament was awarded to an African country, but I guess you have to take the rough with the smooth.
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Did you see the reports on the financial end of the deal ? it's the only reason it was awarded to South Africa.
SA get none of the TV, Sponsorship or ticket revenues, but get to foot the bill for all the of the stadiums. FIFA make 2.1 billion from the tournament - which SA agreed not to tax - and SA foots a bill of about one billion.
Add in the fact that only half of the expected numbers are travelling and SA have fucked themselves over to host the World Cup.
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Watched something about that the other day, had a lot of African charities highlighting how much it was costing the country & how little return they were getting. Add in to the fact thousands have been moved into housing reminiscent of the Apartheid slums, even being locked in every night with no police force, & it's a fucking disgrace.