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Solly Mack

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2. I wouldn't risk coming to America to participate or as a spectator. Too dangerous.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025, 08:22 PM

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Will both the Olympics and the World Cup be moved from the US? [View all] malaise Apr 2025 OP

Honestly, I don't see how they could be held here. mountain grammy Apr 2025 #1

It's the US, Canada, and Mexico Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #10

Canada bdamomma Apr 2025 #15

Most of the games are in the US Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #38

Yes but how does that work now? malaise Apr 2025 #22

They can host it in the other two countries. LS0999 Apr 2025 #45

I wouldn't risk coming to America to participate or as a spectator. Too dangerous. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #2

I wouldn't either, Solly SheltieLover Apr 2025 #9

I know it won't stop either event but how can they trust America to be safe for them? They shouldn't. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #25

I certainly wouldn't! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #46

If I had the money and no mobility problems, I'd get the hell out of here. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2025 #27

I don't blame anyone for wanting to leave or leaving. People have to do what is best for them. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #28

Unfortunately, it won't happen. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2025 #32

I wish it could happen for you. Peace of mind is worth it. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #39

Thanks. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2025 #40

I highly doubt it. n/t demmiblue Apr 2025 #3

Doubt it, but I've wondered if they'll see a noticeable spectator boycott. tanyev Apr 2025 #4

Or countries boycotting. TommyT139 Apr 2025 #44

They didn't move the last World Cup from a country using slave labor. Ace Rothstein Apr 2025 #5

FIFA is even more corrupt than Trump. sop Apr 2025 #52

Undoubtedly. Aussie105 Apr 2025 #6

If either is pulled, expect consequences. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 2025 #7

USMNT wouldn't qualify for the World Cup without host nation bid Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #8

I'm holding judgement until I see what Pochettino can do. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 2025 #14

LOL at Spurs Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #37

I generally can predict which club is going to win league play. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 2025 #47

I mean, Poch came closest the year Leicester City won the league Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #50

On va voir. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 2025 #59

I went to a Wimbledon match in October. Ace Rothstein Apr 2025 #61

Ooooohhhhh, tell me more! DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 2025 #64

No, went over there for an NFL game and wanted to see some soccer as well. Ace Rothstein Apr 2025 #65

Not true Renew Deal Apr 2025 #53

That little laughy thing Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #55

USA Alone. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #42

no. it will go on only with white athletes ...hmmm nt msongs Apr 2025 #11

Who cares? PJMcK Apr 2025 #12

The people participating from around the world iemanja Apr 2025 #68

As long as there's no people of color on those teams, they should feel completely comfortable coming here. dem4decades Apr 2025 #13

The US has become a pariah state. TomSlick Apr 2025 #16

They probably won't be... But they should be. RockRaven Apr 2025 #17

Qatar could hold it, with their atricities, FIFA will have no issue with us. Coventina Apr 2025 #18

Until Dump is out of office, they shouldn't be hosted here. sakabatou Apr 2025 #19

It might depend on athletes and whether they refuse to come here JI7 Apr 2025 #20

When I was watching the World Championships in figure skating recently Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #21

Can't say Rebl2 Apr 2025 #23

The 1936 Olympics were in Nazi Germany SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #24

That's true bdamomma Apr 2025 #48

I wonder who would have SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #56

The logistics of moving the Olympic Games would be overwhelming. rsdsharp Apr 2025 #26

This DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2025 #30

no Groundhawg Apr 2025 #29

no it won't Groundhawg Apr 2025 #31

The GOP wanted the Olympics moved from LA, one of the most liberal cities in the USA... Xolodno Apr 2025 #33

no. WarGamer Apr 2025 #34

Sadly, it's unlikely. Precedent: Berlin, 1936. nt Wednesdays Apr 2025 #35

They should be moved. No one, including American citizens, AllyCat Apr 2025 #36

What the Olympic Committee could do is require signing agreement w PENALTIES to protect ALL athletes visiting. . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #41

If they are Trump will just have the good foreign athletes in CBP questioning until the US has won all the medals. dutch777 Apr 2025 #43

I wonder how many countries will boycott the Olympics. Norbert Apr 2025 #49

May end up like the 1980 Moscow Olympics. roamer65 Apr 2025 #66

It would serve us right. (nt) Paladin Apr 2025 #51

More here malaise Apr 2025 #58

I could see the the western governments boycotting American-based Torchlight Apr 2025 #54

I hope not. We're having games in Philly. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 2025 #57

No rollin74 Apr 2025 #60

If various countries start boycotting the World Cup and the Olympics FakeNoose Apr 2025 #62

I'm Highly Dubious ProfessorGAC Apr 2025 #63

Nope Polybius Apr 2025 #67