Thursday, July 15, 2010

Football + Money == World Cup in the US

U.S. World Cup bid for 2018 gets boost


The 2010 World Cup is history today, leaving behind a checkered legacy.
This latest World Cup was not the international draw FIFA and South Africa had hoped it would be, and fans worldwide saw tracts of empty seats throughout the Cup.

But what was bad news for FIFA and SAWOC might turn out to be very good news for the United States’ hopes of landing either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Because this past World Cup failed to meet financial expectations, the United States -- which no one doubts can sell can sell out every World Cup game -- suddenly looks like an even more attractive option.
Full story here, courtesy of Fox Sports.

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