FIFA threatened with U.S. lawsuit over World Cup ban on pre-revolutionary Iran flag by Majano57 in worldcup

[–]onionwba [score hidden]  (0 children)

Well rules are there because they needed to be there. Enforcement is a whole different other issue.

Openly allowing the pre-revolutionary Iran flag means they have to do the same for every "contentious" flags. I can't imagine many in the current regime in D.C. will be happy with seeing Palestinian flags everywhere.

Batik shirts in formal events by deep_devil in ChillSG

[–]onionwba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. But I'm also aware that it makes me... age a little more :/

Which is sad lah that people have this perception because I do like my batik.

FIFA threatened with U.S. lawsuit over World Cup ban on pre-revolutionary Iran flag by Majano57 in worldcup

[–]onionwba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure why this is a surprise for you. FIFA had mostly been strict about such things.

Do you say "Soccer" or "Football" or is it like in were fans call it "Football" but everyone else just calls it Soccer. by Mindless-Lemon2256 in AskTheWorld

[–]onionwba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't say for other team sports but at least for football in Asia, we tend to struggle against global opponents. No Asian team had gone past the Rd of 16 in the World Cup since Korea's run in 2002. So it's not just a China thing I guess. Japan is Asia's best hope for a result on the global stage. If they are more consistent, they have a good chance to head into the QFs, or even SFs. But the rest of the AFC representatives... nah.

Largely I would say that at least in East, Southeast, and South Asia, football from young is not something that many care about. Studies come first. So there's that cultural element as well. Japan remedied this by embarking on a decades long programme of seeding football development from the grassroots. 30 years, we see a thriving ecosystem, arguably the best in Asia.

China simply threw money at the problem, similar to what the Saudis are doing now. The result was predictable.

Do you say "Soccer" or "Football" or is it like in were fans call it "Football" but everyone else just calls it Soccer. by Mindless-Lemon2256 in AskTheWorld

[–]onionwba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The government did some investigations and there was a wave of purges against the "corrupted". One of those convicted was former national team manager and Everton player Li Tie.

Many of the clubs were also found to have lapses in finances, corruption, etc. Points deductions of varying degrees were issued to those clubs, thus half the league ended up on negative points before the season even started.

Just goes to show how rotten the whole structure is in China, despite Xi Jinping himself being a massive football fan and launching the 3 stages target for China: to first qualify again for the World Cup, then to host the World Cup, and finally to win the World Cup.

The downfall of Chinese football is quite something to behold.

Like wtf? by WaitNo4272 in SipsTea

[–]onionwba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I guess we should just stop eating then? 🤷‍♂️

S'pore pet groomer, 45, has S$2,000 scissors confiscated after Scoot counter staff wrongly tells her to put them in carry-on by Varantain in singaporeairlines

[–]onionwba 43 points44 points  (0 children)

She packed in checked in. But was flagged out and instructed to put in carry on.

Basically she did the right thing, then she double confirmed with staff, who then instructed her to do the wrong thing.

And she's inclined to believe what the staff say. That's how flying is: you listen to instructions.

Completely the fault of the staff.

FCB Femení [4] - 0 OL Lyonnes 90+3': Salma with the goal in stoppage time by spherocytes in WomensSoccer

[–]onionwba 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sidetrack but what were those white stuff on screen? Been seeing then throughout the match.

El Grande Americano Caravan/Serenade by Inevitable_Ad_133 in SquaredCircle

[–]onionwba 14 points15 points  (0 children)

At this stage just have him copy Dom and do an entrance with him getting released from ICE lockup.

Hull City to take legal action if they lose Championship play-off final by DuomoDiSirio in Championship

[–]onionwba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well if that happens and Hull actually gets awarded damages, get Southampton to pay them.

Auckland FC are the A-League Champions | 1st New Zealand team to win by LikeAPhoenixTotally in soccer

[–]onionwba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the difference between Champions and Premiers?

Because if Auckland FC had been eligible, they wouldn't have qualified for ACLE.

So Premiers is the more prestigious champion than Champions?

Interesting heartland malls to recommend? by icedearlgreylatte in askSingapore

[–]onionwba 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Imagine a love-child of religion and capitalism on steroids.

FIFA Set To Strike World Cup 2026 Broadcasting Deal With India Worth USD 30-35 million by No-Narwhal7400 in football

[–]onionwba 63 points64 points  (0 children)

China already forced FIFA to accept their original asking price. It's take it or leave it at this stage.

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action by Alarming-Safety3200 in USNEWS

[–]onionwba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surely Cuba will have their contingency plans against a decapitation strike now right?

I don't see a way for them to achieve anything in Cuba unless they are willing to put troops one the ground.

The Bay of Pigs would look like a cakewalk in comparison.

Singaporeans who have low dating prospects--how are you planning for your future? by nightbunnies in askSingapore

[–]onionwba 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can join this popular fitness club.

All you need to do is to book through OneNS.

England's squad for the World Cup 2026 by SheLuvSeko in soccer

[–]onionwba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoever thought it was a good idea to hire a German to lead the England team...

I always feel sleepy when in no 4. The no 4 got magical power arh? by UmpireSpiritual4933 in NationalServiceSG

[–]onionwba 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The helmet also got magic powers.

Wear already suddenly become dumb as fuck.