‘Am I the only one who feels cheated?’ – Netizens relentlessly bash Jio Cinema for poor quality streaming during FIFA World Cup 2022
Jio Cinema, FIFA World Cup 2022 (Image Credit: Twitter)
Football fans in India were excited about the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022. Over the years, the tournament was broadcasted on Sony LIV. This time around, the renowned TV channel hasn’t got the rights in India. Jio Cinema has got streaming rights in Asian country while there is no information on TV rights. Meanwhile, during the opening game of the tournament, fans faced difficulty watching the game.
Apparently, the users are complaining about the lags on the app. Fans faced this during the game between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. While the visitors won the game by 2-0, thanks to two goals from Enner Valencia. While the Ecuador fans rejoiced, the fans in India didn’t had the best of experiences while Valencia was showcasing his brilliance.
This is how Twitter reacted
Well JioCinema is a disaster, where else can we watch the World Cup online in India, any idea?
— Ananya (@BreakingBackk) November 20, 2022
Wow #JioCinema you guys should have tested your servers before putting in your bid for broadcasting #FIFAWorldCup in India. Pathetic service.
— Samarth Goyal (@SammySamarth) November 20, 2022
Rs 600 for a #Voot subscription, only for the service to de-list the tournament after showing its listings for months.
Meanwhile, #JioCinema has the most horrible live telecast experience ever.Am I the only one who feels cheated?#FIFAWorldCup #QatarWorldCup2022 #WorldCup
— Chetan Nayak (@chet_code) November 20, 2022
So that's why it's free…#FIFAWorldCup #JioCinema #Jio pic.twitter.com/pFCS8mBOPB
— Akhil Chauhan (@CheeTaHOO7) November 20, 2022
JioCinema and Sports 18 every 30 seconds pic.twitter.com/ZBfkePZrLL
— Bhatkela (@Bhatkela) November 20, 2022
Seriously @JioCinema ??? This is how we are gonna watch the WC? pic.twitter.com/rtZqrx4R5y
— Rishabh Thakur (@rishabhthakur) November 20, 2022
Jio: We are going to stream FIFA WC free of cost on #JioCinema. The whole of India can watch it.
Meanwhile, Indians facing buffering issues: pic.twitter.com/RdlOMjMgDg
— Sanjay Singh (@0xSanjaySingh) November 20, 2022
Me to Sony Liv after streaming on Jio Cinema#JioCinema pic.twitter.com/hDnHFNFIr7
— DeadInside (@Pratthampant) November 20, 2022
Some please give rights to Doordarshan #JioCinema pic.twitter.com/rgHqoSsm3j
— Jeremy (@JeremyaaronCoh) November 20, 2022
This is Eminem, if you are watching him on Jio Cinema pic.twitter.com/iL6L3IGVhg
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 21, 2022
Ecuador won despite reports of the team being bribed to lose
Notably, ahead of the game, there were reports of the visitors being ‘bribed to lose’ the game. However, Valencia and his team ensured that these reports were false. Meanwhile, after the game, Qatar coach Felix congratulated their opposition and maintained that his side didn’t play well. He urged the players to get better of their nerves and do better in the rest of the tournament.
“Obviously this was not what we were hoping for,” Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said.
“There is no excuse, I want to congratulate our opponents Ecuador. There is a lot of room for improvement.
“We did not play at our best level. Maybe the responsibility and the nerves got the better of us. We just have to let go and forget about it and be more competitive. We can do it.”
