2006-06-15 14:30:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
Won't it affect those who wish to travel to the country?
2006-06-15 14:34:18 · update #1
I would like to add that the Germans opened up brothels for this World Cup, so obviously prostitution is a money-maker during this event. (Yes, I know Germany has legalized prostitution, but doesn't the spread of HIV concern the FIFA committees?)
2006-06-15 14:39:46 · update #2
To trinirhia: That's not true. FIFA always consider political situations, economic security of the country, safety, etc. when making selection decisions.
2006-06-15 14:42:44 · update #3
Errm, before we talk about the AIDS situation or even crime situation in South Africa, we have to put things in perspective.
1. The award wasn't given this year, but 7 years before the event, in 2003.
2. South Africa were supposed to win in 1999, but I believe a NZ delegate abstained at the last and Germany won.
3. Sepp Blatter then announced the Cup would be hosted by each different Confederation on rotation, and after Europe in 2006, Africa would get the nod.
So, South Africa had a lot of emotional pull to get this Cup, in 1999, when they felt they should get it, I believe they were eliminated in the penultimate stage and promised by alot of delegates that they would have support in the next vote.
So AIDS and crimes, were never going to sway the voting crowd when the vote came up in 2003, it was always going to be South Africa from Africa, as the richest nation with only Egypt or maybe Morocco having a chance.
And that's why South Africa got it, but sticking to your theory, I think the World Cup is going to be a boost rather than a bane for Africa.
The sheer magnitude of the tournament will make highlight the problems of AIDS, crime and others in South Africa. The government will act and FIFA will play it's part in helping this out, in the media relations side.
2006-06-15 15:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 1⤋
AIDS has nothing to do with the World Cup. Why should that factor into FIFA's decision on a host nation?
FIFA would be better served to look at stadiums, accommodations, transportation etc - the same checks that the Olympics does.
2006-06-15 14:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by trinirhia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. Which communities, besides Spain, do you spot in the clean operating? common suspects, Brazil, Italy, Germany, and doubtless England haha 2. Which communities do you imagine should be the brilliant lower than canine? us of a.... 3. Which communities will fail to get so a strategies as one would imagine? Argentina & Holland 4. Which crew do you spot in the most suitable [only one]? Brazil 5. Will you be attending the international Cup In South Africa? Nope, 2014 6. Do you imagine your us of a [Or that one you help] will do nicely? They been executed for at the same time as now lol, only searching ahead to 2014 = 7. in case your crew receives eradicated who will you root for? If us of a & Brazil, then Spain
2016-10-30 23:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, with prostitution you're always going to have concerns with AIDS, and it might be legal in Germany, but not South Africa.
Every place is going to have some problems, whether they are political, social, economical or whatever.
2006-06-15 16:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by SwimLove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you really going to sleep with a prostitute or shoot up in South Africa along with watching the world cup? Stay in a nice hotel and all you'll have to worry about is a reformation of the aparthied.
2006-06-15 14:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by mbezlr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting concern. I would think Morocco would have been cooler to visit. Morocco 2010 sounds better than South Africa 2010.
Who knows why they do things. Politics probably.
2006-06-15 14:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are going there to play soccer. If anyone is dumb enough to have sex in africa where AIDS is of epedimic proportions, you pays your money and takes your chances. I do know that this could potentially be a big problem as most soccer fans are not very bright.
2006-06-16 13:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with those who can't see the relation between the World Cup and AIDS.
2006-06-15 16:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by akknaley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I checked soccer was played with the feet not the little dingy. Anyway I am soooooo sick of these people who play russian roulet with their bodies then are shocked when they get aides. YOu play then don't come to me when you have to pay. The people I feel sorry for are the husband, wives, and kids of these people.
2006-06-15 16:14:42 · answer #9 · answered by darlene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldnt be a worry, its not like aids are contagious through the air like the flu
2006-06-15 14:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by Preston B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋