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As for the refereeing at this World Cup, it's not too dissimilar to several of the past few where FIFA (the governing body of world football) has issued directives two to three months before the tournament giving referees and players little time to adjust. It seems refs lose their head every four years. Pity.
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quote:Originally posted by bulbousbow:Well, the aim is to score goals...
Yes, but oddly it does not happen much in soccer, does it?
So, now the emotional roller coaster continues for us "Englanders"...
Andrew
I thought I could rely on Cruise Talk to be a World Cup-free zone, but it has been invaded - ironically by the Aussies only after the Socceroos were eliminated.
What next? Big Brother rants?
Let's keep Cruise Talk for talking about cruises.
I understand that the UK Travel agents have big problems selling holidays and cruises during the world cup. However once it is over (or we are knocked out, whichever happens sooner) the demand will return.
I notice the ex-UK cruises are making a point of advertising that you can watch the world cup matches onboard.
[MrP has 2 teams in his works sweepstake.. Italy & Brazil; it almost caused a riot and calls for redraw... although any 'winnings' plus more would be spent over a lunchtime drink for everyone, so it means nothing really ]
Pam
quote:Malcolm wrote:I understand that the UK Travel agents have big problems selling holidays and cruises during the world cup. However once it is over (or we are knocked out, whichever happens sooner) the demand will return.I notice the ex-UK cruises are making a point of advertising that you can watch the world cup matches onboard.
Aren't they making any money from those travelling to Germany?
quote:Originally posted by bulbousbow:Aren't they making any money from those travelling to Germany?
Good point! I suppose Ferry and low cost air bookings to Germany are up, which are often booked directly. However I think the number of Brits who will not be going away to Spain etc during the world Cup, easily outnumbers those who did go to Germany.
I'm pretty sure package holidays, including family holidays and Cruises, often booked via a Travel agent are down.
Following England abroad is certainly not the ideal family vacation in my opinion!
[ 06-27-2006: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
quote:Originally posted by Frosty 4: Please note I'm a Yank who is just starting to understand that soccer is an International sport bigger than any baseball,auto racing or football. Cruise on friendsF4
Some of my friends have commented that this years World Cup is the 1st time they have really paid any attention to this sport. It could be we have so many more people here in L.A. now that follow it than in the past. L.A. once was referred to as 'Iowa-by-the-sea' and now are certainly more International w/some International interests.
quote:Originally posted by Frosty 4:Please note I'm a Yank who is just starting to understand that soccer is an International sport bigger than any baseball,auto racing or football.
Yes, we we say the 'World Cup' we mean the 'World', unlike the 'World Series'.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:I'm pretty sure package holidays, including family holidays and Cruises, often booked via a Travel agent are down. [ 06-27-2006: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
I'm off on holiday tomorrow... 2 weeks in Spain (not a cruise this time).
Family of 3, package holiday, 2 weeks, £2000+
Instead, I have booked low cost flights on the web. Rented an apartment. Including hiring a (small) car for 2 weeks...... £600 all in.
The travel companies have for years overcharged immensely, especially during school holiday periods. Is it any wonder that we are getting wiser and cutting out the middle man?
World cup...pah! Bookings through high street travel agents have been on their way down for the last few years, since the rise of the low cost airlines.
[ 07-03-2006: Message edited by: andyc ]
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