England will not be hosting the World Cup 2018 as Fifa announce that Russia is the winner. Fifa’s president Sepp Blatter has also revealed that the World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar.
England’s bid for the World Cup 2018 has been unsuccessful.
Those who bid for the World Cup 2018 have been holding their breath as the decision was made in Zurich today. England was up against triumphant Russia and joint bids from Spain/Portugal and Holland/Belgium to host the tournament.
Why didn’t England get the World Cup 2018?
A possible target for those looking to blame someone for England’s failure to get the World Cup 2018 will be the media. This week, Panorama alleged that three Fifa executive committee members took bribes in return for votes. This can’t have done much for England’s popularity.
England captain Rio Ferdinand Tweeted his disapproval of the Panorama programming:
“The timing of the Panorama programme was bad taste #fact” he wrote on Twitter.
The bid team will also come under fire, especially for their failure to acknowledge the alleged Fifa corruption.
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General disarray in the FA is also a possible culprit and the body is likely to come under pressure to make some changes.
Finally, the riots that took place at a football match in Birmingham last night may be seen to have shown that England still has a problem with football hooliganism.
England’s failed World Cup 2018 bid
England’s World Cup bid was fronted by David Beckham, Prince William and David Cameron. In their presentation this morning, Prince William promised a World Cup to rival his royal wedding.
“I know that we can deliver extraordinary public occasions and celebrations,” said William.
“I certainly hope so, as I’m planning quite a big one myself next year.”
Prime minister David Cameron has promised that England’s World Cup will be the most “spectacular World Cup in history”.
England’s bid focused on the diversity of England’s cities, meaning that fans from all nations will feel at home.
The bid ambassadors also pointed out that many of the world’s biggest stars play in the English Premier League, which is watched globally.
Finally, football player Eddie Afekafe nailed it with: “I’m just one story. Choose England today, and England will deliver many more stories like mine through Football United.”
The World Cup 2018 will be held in Russia, Fifa’s president Sepp Blatter has announced. Fifa has also announced that the World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar.
England’s bid for the World Cup 2018 has been unsuccessful.
Those who bid for the World Cup 2018 have been holding their breath as the decision was made in Zurich today. England was up against Russia and joint bids from Spain/Portugal and Holland/Belgium to host the tournament.
