Funny news around russia 2018 world cup

The 2018 World Cup in Russia was a wild ride! Here are some funny news stories that might bring back some memories:

  1. The "Fan ID" Fiasco: In the lead-up to the tournament, Russia introduced a "Fan ID" system to help fans navigate the country. However, many fans reported issues with the app, including incorrect information and long lines to pick up their IDs. One fan even tweeted a photo of a queue that looked like it went on forever, captioning it "The line for the Fan ID is longer than the queue for the toilet at a Russian train station."
  2. The "Beer-Gate" Controversy: In the midst of the tournament, a Russian brewery announced that it would be offering a special "World Cup beer" with a unique flavor. However, fans were quick to point out that the beer was essentially just a rebranded version of a popular Russian beer, and the whole thing was seen as a marketing stunt. One fan joked that the beer was so bad, it was "almost as good as the Russian national team's performance."
  3. The "Volunteer" Scandal: Russia had promised to provide thousands of volunteers to help fans during the tournament. However, many of these volunteers were reportedly just random people who had been rounded up off the streets and given a uniform. One volunteer even tweeted a photo of himself holding a sign that read "I'm a volunteer, but I have no idea what I'm doing."
  4. The "Fan Zone" Fiasco: Russia had set up special "Fan Zones" in various cities to allow fans to watch the games together. However, many of these zones were overcrowded and poorly organized, leading to chaos and frustration. One fan tweeted a photo of a packed Fan Zone, captioning it "This is what happens when you put 10,000 people in a space designed for 1,000."
  5. The "Russian Fans" Who Weren't: Despite Russia's reputation for rowdy fans, many of the fans who attended the tournament were actually from other countries. One fan tweeted a photo of a group of "Russian" fans, captioning it "I think these guys might be from Poland... or maybe they just really like the Russian national team's uniforms."
  6. The "Catering" Controversy: Russia had promised to provide a wide range of food options at the stadiums. However, many fans reported being stuck with limited and unappetizing options, including stale sandwiches and warm beer. One fan tweeted a photo of a stadium menu, captioning it "I think I'd rather eat a Soviet-era space ration than this 'food'."
  7. The "Transportation" Nightmare: Russia had promised to provide efficient transportation options for fans. However, many fans reported long delays and crowded buses, leading to frustration and missed games. One fan tweeted a photo of a packed bus, captioning it "This is what happens when you try to cram 50 people onto a bus designed for 10."

These are just a few of the many funny news stories that came out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Despite the challenges and controversies, the tournament was ultimately a huge success, and fans from around the world had a blast in Russia!