Kickbacks, bribery and general venal behaviour

by smbrannan

While we are all laser-focussed on making smart picks for the 2018 World Cup, don’t forget that on 13 June, FIFA will select the site for the 2026 tournament, it’s down to Morocco and a joint USA/Canada/Mexico bid.   Morocco has the inside track because, well FIFA makes the decision, and it pays to remember that…

Nothing triggers kickbacks, bribery, and general venal behaviour like an ill-equipped nation trying to build a dozen new enormous white elephant stadia.

Roger Bennett (Men in Blazers)

Also, FiveThirtyEight.com is starting their World Cup – ру̏скӣ coverage here….

https://fivethirtyeight.com/tag/2018-world-cup/

If you are having trouble deciding who’s going to advance, this will add to your confusion.

You’re welcome.

Finally, you almost certainly know that Lionel Messi is the G.O.A.T. (1), so here’s a picture of Messi WITH a goat.

MessiGOAT

MessiGOAT

Again, you’re welcome.

Less than a week till the awesome RUS – KSA match-up.  Get ready!

  1. G.O.A.T. = Greatest Of All Time