2010 - World Cup... will Blatter's words come back to haunt him?

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 08:54

Blatter rules out 2010 Cup switch



It has been an ambition of Blatter to have a World Cup in Africa

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has said there is no way the 2010 World Cup will be moved from South Africa.



Earlier this year Blatter admitted football's world governing body did have contingency plans for the event leading to rumours it could be moved.



But he has now said: "There definitely is no plan B or C, the only plan is to make the South African event a success.



"If there are still doubters, let me say that the 2010 World Cup will be organised in South Africa."

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 09:40

I don't think you can rule out a switch. Changes in South Africa's government next year and uncertainty over Zimbabwe could present itself as reason to switch from South Africa. I don't agree that there isn't a plan B or C. An event this size must have alternatives in the background.



I'm all for keeping Politics out of Sport.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 09:45

I think you will have countries pull out on political grounds ,if something doesn't



change in the Zimbabwe situation.



We can do it no probs !!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 09:54

Imagine the World Cup final - England -v- Brazil at the New Wembley, bring it on! Just for you Harry the Emirates staduium can hold the semi-final

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 10:07

That would be nice !



Having watched the African Nations Cup ,it was a massive flop !



No crowds, no atmosphere, only at the semis and final.



The Africans are fanatical football fans but there are not enough of them



Unless the government subsidised the entrance fees, they will not



be able to afford to get in !



Mr Blatter , another big boob !!!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 15:17

Arrry



"The Africans are fanatical football fans but there are not enough of them"



Surely you mean there are not enough who can afford the tickets...

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
16/12/2008 15:43

That's what i meant !!



Oh there are plenty of them that's for sure lol !!