The decision to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup having been made, Colin & Mike discuss ticket application strategy, why and when applications are even necessary, the types of World Cup match tickets available, and a few more insightful nuggets from their previous experiences scoring access to the world's greatest party.

Foot(y)notes:

• FIFA 2022 World Cup tickets main page
• How to apply for World Cup tickets
• World Cup ticket products (types) explained
• World Cup tickets FAQs
• Colin's nerdy ticket spreadsheet (types, categories, prices, and stadium series breakdown
• Want to learn how to spit fast like an auctioneer too? Check out this guy!

Colin & Mike began their footy traveling adventures together at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Since then, a lot has changed. No longer the youthful, starry-eyed backpacker types (should we say 'naive'?), they've increasingly had to discern the harsh realities of global footy - realities that seem to get heavier and heavier. In this episode, Colin & Mike discuss their own dilemmas in deciding whether or not to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a tournament riddled with controversy from day one. If you've found yourself thinking through the same predicament, you're not alone.

Foot(y)notes:

• The Qatar World Cup has been criticized for years now, since its awarding in 2010. National football teams have protested, but so far no one seems to be boycotting.
• Over a year ago (early 2021), a Guardian report described an analysis that revealed over 6,500 migrant workers had died in Qatar since it was awarded the World Cup.
• Later that year (August 2021), Amnesty Int'ntl and others released a statement on Malcolm Bidali, A Kenyan migrant worker who was "forcibly disappeared…and held in solitary confinement."

Are you debating whether or not to attend or watch the upcoming World Cup? What are your thoughts? Is this just another example of "sportswashing?" Reach out to us on Instagram (@fypermedia) or on our webpage (www.fypermedia.com).

One needs not to go far for footy travel. In today's episode, Colin is joined by two fellow Denver-based footy fans, Juan Fernandez and Jared Geisler. Juan and Jared discuss their favorite non-US clubs, the world-famous Centennial 38 supporters' group pre-match tailgate, and provide their take on all the fun Colorado activities available to both tourists and locals alike.

Foot(y)notes:

• If you're a Rapids supporter (or not), check out Juan and Jared's podcast.
• Visiting Denver as an away supporter or neutral? You're still welcome to join the pre-match tailgate. Info here.
• Looking for some legit pick-up soccer in Denver? Check these guys out!
• As Juan and Jared said, Denver is a great place for live music.

NYCFC fans keep the stage as we talk with Felix Palao: president of the Bronx chapter of the Third Rail supporters' club, tifo artist, and… the graphic designer behind our show's cover art! Join us as Felix recalls his inspiration for drawing as a young kid, what goes into creating tifos, and his favorite designs so far.

Foot(y)notes:

• Who is Keith Haring?
• Everything you need to know about TIFOs, from COPA90 Football.
• Check out Felix's portfolio.

As we launch The Footy Travelers Podcast just before the start of the 2022 MLS season, let's pick up where the last season ended (with NYCFC). In this episode, Colin travels to the Bronx and meets three faithful NYCFC fans who all share the same concern - their home field. Join us as we hear from them on the good, the bad, and the ugly of life in the stands of a baseball stadium, and the obstacles faced in the quest for a place to call 'home.'

Foot(y)notes:

• Support for a new stadium seems to be waning.
• In the meantime, NYCFC has to host home games at alternative venues.
• So where does NYCFC's current stadium rank in relation to other MLS stadiums?

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