Germany 2006 Fifa World Cup

[Stu 33]

I'm not sure if S. Korea can improve on their showing from last time.  But possible surprise successes in 2006 must include the Ukraine who stand a very good chance of progressing past the group stages and maybe even the quarter finals.  If Ukraine fail to capitalise maybe there will be success from Tunisia and is there the slim possibility of an upset in Group D with Iran?

[Westfale 32]

The Green Party of Germany is considering to exclude Iran from taking part in the next years World Cup.

[BethnalGreen 64]

Surely that would be a fifa decision and not a political party in Germany?

[Stu 33]

I remember Yugoslavia being excluded from Sweden 1992 and were replaced by the eventual winners Denmark.  Who would replace Iran if they were excluded?

[baron-pierreIV 1692]

I remember Yugoslavia being excluded from Sweden 1992 and were replaced by the eventual winners Denmark.  Who would replace Iran if they were excluded?

How was Yugoslavia excluded?  Was that because it was imploding?  Maybe Israel could replace Iran.

[Stu 33]

Israel are from the European Zone (don't start ).  Yugoslavia was excluded for political reasons but I don't remember how and at what stage before.

[Stu 33]

They would be replaced by Uzbekistan I would assume as they were next in the qualifying group.  It will all probably blow over now there is the threat of being thrown out of the world cup and everyone will get on again - I'll just go and tell juan antonio!

[Westfale 32]

Surely that would be a fifa decision and not a political party in Germany?

The Iranian players need a visa before travelling to Germany. The German authorities can deny these visas.

[arwebb 133]

A question for the German government as a whole, presumably not just one element of a coalition.

Surely, the chances of this happening are remote.

[baron-pierreIV 1692]

Surely that would be a fifa decision and not a political party in Germany?

The Iranian players need a visa before travelling to Germany. The German authorities can deny these visas.

This just out.  The US denies Cuba participation in the inaugural World Baseball Classic - a World Cup-style tournament, because of the existing trade embargo against Cuba.  

Story per USAToday

So a host gov't can do it.  Of course, it will have to be litigated in the courts, etc.

[Suit U Sir !!! 0]

The Green Party of Germany is considering to exclude Iran from taking part in the next years World Cup.

I don't think they should do that.

It would anger the muslim community of Germany, and there's a huge Turkish community.

It could lead to racial tension in Germany.

The German government has done extremely well in staying out of middle east politics, they should start to get involved now.

[Mikel 0]

Surely that would be a fifa decision and not a political party in Germany?

The Iranian players need a visa before travelling to Germany. The German authorities can deny these visas.

:wwww: This won't happen but it would be great  :laughlong: Ahmadineyad would be humilliated in Occident! ¡Qué se joda!

[Suit U Sir !!! 0]

Surely that would be a fifa decision and not a political party in Germany?

The Iranian players need a visa before travelling to Germany. The German authorities can deny these visas.

:wwww: This won't happen but it would be great  :laughlong: Ahmadineyad would be humilliated in Occident! ¡Qué se joda!

The only thing is that Ahmadineyad is actually enjoying all the international attention he is getting. As Iran gets more and more criticised around the world, domestically he will grow in popularity and become even stronger. He will get more and more public support in iran.

To ban Iran would be good news for Ahmadineyad, as once again, he could justify his "the world is against us," tone, and the people of Iran will support him even further.

[Mikel 0]

Surely that would be a fifa decision and not a political party in Germany?

The Iranian players need a visa before travelling to Germany. The German authorities can deny these visas.

:wwww: This won't happen but it would be great  :laughlong: Ahmadineyad would be humilliated in Occident! ¡Qué se joda!

The only thing is that Ahmadineyad is actually enjoying all the international attention he is getting. As Iran gets more and more criticised around the world, domestically he will grow in popularity and become even stronger. He will get more and more public support in iran.

To ban Iran would be good news for Ahmadineyad, as once again, he could justify his "the world is against us," tone, and the people of Iran will support him even further.

Shah we need you! Farah Diba return to Iran! When Iran was Persia it was so glamorous.

[baron-pierreIV 1692]

Shah we need you! Farah Diba return to Iran! When Iran was Persia it was so glamorous.

oh, I totally agree with you, mikel!!  For once, we agree.  Here's Farah Diba's website:  Website of the Fabulous Last Empress of the Persians

None of those smelly, unkempt mullahs!

[Faster 545]

i do not see why Iran isn't banned already - its policies are ain't IOC and should be banned - Iran is a disgrace to humanity and unfortunately it will probably take another revolution in Iran to change things

[Mikel 0]

i do not see why Iran isn't banned already - its policies are ain't IOC and should be banned - Iran is a disgrace to humanity and unfortunately it will probably take another revolution in Iran to change things

Yeah, Iran need another revolution. An Islamic Republic isn't chord to the times that are running. Iran should become a lay republic or a parliamentary/constitutional monarchy. Turkey is a lay country, their people are Muslims but they aren't scolded with the Western world: they are in the NATO and are an applicant country to the EU. Turkey is an example of what the Muslim country should be. :oops:

[Stu 33]

England are to base themselves in a hotel near the beautiful spa town of Baden-Baden for next years world cup.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4536270.stm

[Mikel 0]

England are to base themselves in a hotel near the beautiful spa town of Baden-Baden for next years world cup.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4536270.stm

Anyone knows where will be the Spanish base?  :help:

[BethnalGreen 64]

i do not see why Iran isn't banned already - its policies are ain't IOC and should be banned - Iran is a disgrace to humanity and unfortunately it will probably take another revolution in Iran to change things

Yeah, Iran need another revolution. An Islamic Republic isn't chord to the times that are running. Iran should become a lay republic or a parliamentary/constitutional monarchy. Turkey is a lay country, their people are Muslims but they aren't scolded with the Western world: they are in the NATO and are an applicant country to the EU. Turkey is an example of what the Muslim country should be. :oops:

Not all Turkish citizens are muslims.  They like to make a big thing out of their tourist brochures that they are a mutli-religion society.  In other words, they are like countries such as the UK, a majority, with several minor religions

[Westfale 32]

England are to base themselves in a hotel near the beautiful spa town of Baden-Baden for next years world cup.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4536270.stm

Anyone knows where will be the Spanish base?  :help:

Spain will resident in Kaiserau, near Kamen (NRW).

[baron-pierreIV 1692]

That map is very prophetic.  It has the US coming out on TOP!!   :wwww:  

And funny, no one - except for Germany -- seems to have picked a training base in what were once the GDR lands.  :shocked:

:unclesam:

[Faster 545]

i do not see why Iran isn't banned already - its policies are ain't IOC and should be banned - Iran is a disgrace to humanity and unfortunately it will probably take another revolution in Iran to change things

Yeah, Iran need another revolution. An Islamic Republic isn't chord to the times that are running. Iran should become a lay republic or a parliamentary/constitutional monarchy. Turkey is a lay country, their people are Muslims but they aren't scolded with the Western world: they are in the NATO and are an applicant country to the EU. Turkey is an example of what the Muslim country should be. :oops:

Not all Turkish citizens are muslims.  They like to make a big thing out of their tourist brochures that they are a mutli-religion society.  In other words, they are like countries such as the UK, a majority, with several minor religions

beth the UK is 70% combined christian, Turkey is 99.8% muslim - to say that Turkey is multifaith is to say Toronto is a sea of crackers

[Mikel 0]

i do not see why Iran isn't banned already - its policies are ain't IOC and should be banned - Iran is a disgrace to humanity and unfortunately it will probably take another revolution in Iran to change things

Yeah, Iran need another revolution. An Islamic Republic isn't chord to the times that are running. Iran should become a lay republic or a parliamentary/constitutional monarchy. Turkey is a lay country, their people are Muslims but they aren't scolded with the Western world: they are in the NATO and are an applicant country to the EU. Turkey is an example of what the Muslim country should be. :oops:

Not all Turkish citizens are muslims.  They like to make a big thing out of their tourist brochures that they are a mutli-religion society.  In other words, they are like countries such as the UK, a majority, with several minor religions

beth the UK is 70% combined christian, Turkey is 99.8% muslim - to say that Turkey is multifaith is to say Toronto is a sea of crackers

At least Turkey is a moderate-lay country very united with the Western world, the best example to Iran and Syria... :oops:

[Faster 545]

Syria is technicly a secular nation - the fact that they are ruled by a dictator = screwed up