Your Winners for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup Host are..

[NigerianPrince]

Who do you think will win it all? From my research thus far, most people are expecting England to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while the United States will win the rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Who do you think will win each bid? And why? Your GOOD comments will greatly be appreciated.

P.S.: Only a few hours left to go, for the Whole World to know the Hosts...

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NigerianPrince...

[Eagle Winged]

I want England and Australia.

I think it will be England and USA.

[smartbrother]

England cannot win nothing because they are too principled. Expect crooks like Hayatoo and Warner to overlook the irony in supporting racists and cast their votes for Spain.

[cic old boy]

England cannot win nothing because they are too principled. Expect crooks like Hayatoo and Warner to overlook the irony in supporting racists and cast their votes for Spain.

Wow! Evidence of English media brainwashing at work. English football is a cesspit of corruption. If you want to educate yourself about this, a good place to start would be investigative journalist Tom Bower’s book “Broken Dreams”. There you’d find evidence of corruption by the likes of David Dein, one of the top figures in England’s bidding team.

[Mr. Piffington]

England and USA, anything else is just politics.

[Kabalega]

Qatar gets the nod for 2022. That means Portugal/Spain get it for 2018.

[AreaDaddy]

IMO if Qatar has got it, it is an interesting choice, fantastic facilities will be delivered but not so sure about the weather.

No way is England winning it, they are just crap at FIFA politics.

[Ipe Grams]

IMO if Qatar has got it, it is an interesting choice, fantastic facilities will be delivered but not so sure about the weather.

No way is England winning it, they are just crap at FIFA politics.

You peeps said the same about the Olympics, I hope England doesn't win it as well as personally it's a waste of money after just hosting the olympics. They can give it to Spain/Portugal.

[Damunk]

As long as it is nearby, no problem.

What I do not understand is, how come they are awarding the 2018 and 2022 tournaments at the same time? I thought it was always 8 years in advance, and not more?

[calico.chuks]

It will be England and Qatar.

[pajimoh]

IMO if Qatar has got it, it is an interesting choice, fantastic facilities will be delivered but not so sure about the weather.

No way is England winning it, they are just crap at FIFA politics.

You peeps said the same about the Olympics, I hope England doesn't win it as well as personally it's a waste of money after just hosting the olympics. They can give it to Spain/Portugal.

How ca it be a waste of money when most of the stadiums are already available and the road network is already in place/ They are likely to make money compared to countries building infrastructure from scratch.

All England need to worry about is the direction FIFA wants to take- Profit or Legacy.

[Ipe Grams]

IMO if Qatar has got it, it is an interesting choice, fantastic facilities will be delivered but not so sure about the weather.

No way is England winning it, they are just crap at FIFA politics.

You peeps said the same about the Olympics, I hope England doesn't win it as well as personally it's a waste of money after just hosting the olympics. They can give it to Spain/Portugal.

How ca it be a waste of money when most of the stadiums are already available and the road network is already in place/ They are likely to make money compared to countries building infrastructure from scratch.

All England need to worry about is the direction FIFA wants to take- Profit or Legacy.

You didn't see the BBC panorama they did on FIFA corruption, FIFA wants its sponsors and itself to be exempted from paying tax and VAT, and they mentioned a billion loss would be incurred by tax payers from hosting it, now they just only hosted the Olympics.

[Vincent.]

I am support Spain/Portugal for 2018 and Qatar for 2022...

[mcal]

...the bid goes to the highest bidder, ie egunje

If US win wc go dey for my backyard, yeah

[shakakaka]

Let new countries take it, I say Russia & Qatar...screw the Bobby "colonialist minded" Charlton and all other arrogant English with their phony video full of black folks.

[Waffiman]

They said Russia are favourites, but word is they are not happy because the English press claims took away their votes due to suspension of FIFA delegates. The Russians are also upset with what they see as under cover dealS between Spain/Portugal and Qatar. So it looks like the Russians are not strongly fancied anymore, this is borne out by Putin deciding not to go to Geneva for last minute lobbying.

Now they say the English who have been ruled out of the race are finishing strongly with the greatest momemtum. The Spanish/Portugal bid is also strongly fancied but the English are now in with a chance. For me, the English have said to FIFA, no bid can guarantee the financial success they crave as their bid.

I have seen the presentations and I must say Englishman na winch, see as them even use Royalty as gambit and their presentation was excellent. For me, they can now win.

BTW! It was sad to see Morgan Freeman fluff his lines.

England and USA.

[shakakaka]

They said Russia are favourites, but word is they are not happy because the English press claims took away their votes due to suspension of FIFA delegates. The Russians are also upset with what they see as under cover dealS between Spain/Portugal and Qatar. So it looks like the Russians are not strongly fancied anymore, this is borne out by Putin deciding not to go to Geneva for last minute lobbying.

Now they say the English who have been ruled out of the race are finishing strongly with the greatest momemtum. The Spanish/Portugal bid is also strongly fancied but the English are now in with a chance.

I have seen the presentations and I must say Englishman na winch, see as them even use Royalty as gambit and their presentation was excellent. For me, they can now win.

BTW! It was sad to see Morgan Freeman fluff his lines.

England and USA.

Who are they.. perhaps the British press?

[Waffiman]

They said Russia are favourites, but word is they are not happy because the English press claims took away their votes due to suspension of FIFA delegates. The Russians are also upset with what they see as under cover dealS between Spain/Portugal and Qatar. So it looks like the Russians are not strongly fancied anymore, this is borne out by Putin deciding not to go to Geneva for last minute lobbying.

Now they say the English who have been ruled out of the race are finishing strongly with the greatest momemtum. The Spanish/Portugal bid is also strongly fancied but the English are now in with a chance.

I have seen the presentations and I must say Englishman na winch, see as them even use Royalty as gambit and their presentation was excellent. For me, they can now win.

BTW! It was sad to see Morgan Freeman fluff his lines.

England and USA.

Who are they.. perhaps the British press?

The Russian press.

[shakakaka]

They said Russia are favourites, but word is they are not happy because the English press claims took away their votes due to suspension of FIFA delegates. The Russians are also upset with what they see as under cover dealS between Spain/Portugal and Qatar. So it looks like the Russians are not strongly fancied anymore, this is borne out by Putin deciding not to go to Geneva for last minute lobbying.

Now they say the English who have been ruled out of the race are finishing strongly with the greatest momemtum. The Spanish/Portugal bid is also strongly fancied but the English are now in with a chance.

I have seen the presentations and I must say Englishman na winch, see as them even use Royalty as gambit and their presentation was excellent. For me, they can now win.

BTW! It was sad to see Morgan Freeman fluff his lines.

England and USA.

Who are they.. perhaps the British press?

The Russian press.

You speak russian now?

[Undertaker]

I want Spain/Portugal and USA


But I think Russia and Qatar will win the bids.

[juventuss]

I want Spain/Portugal and USA

[Bigpokey24]

Fans in riot at Birmingham football derby Seating at the St Andrew's stadium was left damaged in the rioting Fourteen people were treated in hospital after violence at the end of Birmingham City's Carling Cup game at home to local rivals Aston Villa.

Five arrests were made after hundreds of fans invaded the pitch, ripped and hurled seating and threw flares.

The FA is investigating the trouble, hours before the vote to decide if England will host the 2018 World Cup.

Condemning the trouble, an FA spokesman called on the clubs to take action against any offenders identified.

A pub outside Birmingham's St Andrew's ground and parked cars were also vandalised following the quarter-final game, which Birmingham won 2-1.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish said it threatened to bring English football "back to the Dark Ages".

But he said he did not think it would affect the World Cup vote.

Actions 'condemned'

He told Sky Sports 1: "I don't think that will affect the World Cup bid, I'm sure that's already decided, and let's hope England gets it because it deserves it.

"It doesn't look good though, when you see fans running on the pitch like that and carrying on. It takes us back to the Dark Ages."

A Football Association spokesman said: "We wholly condemn the actions of any individuals who have been involved in the scenes of disorder at St Andrew's this evening.

"The FA abhors acts of violent behaviour and we urge the clubs and authorities to identify any individuals involved in disorder, and impose the stiffest available sanctions, including banning orders.

"The FA will fully investigate the matter in conjunction with the appropriate authorities.

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"The whole of English football has worked hard to eradicate scenes of disorder from our game, with Home Office figures this week showing a significant drop in arrests at the many thousands of football matches held every week, the majority of which still pass trouble free."

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Five people have been arrested following sporadic outbursts of disorder at the Birmingham derby yesterday. Officers worked with club stewards to quickly clear the stadium after a number of fans gained access to the pitch and threw missiles.

"Others endured freezing conditions to disperse crowds outside the stadium. Fourteen people, including four police officers, received minor injuries which required hospital treatment. Two police dogs were also injured after they were struck by missiles."

Supt Steve Graham, who was in charge of policing, said: "This incident must have been very frightening for the vast majority of spectators who enjoyed the match and did not cause any problems.

"Unfortunately a visible minority used the match as an excuse to cause trouble. I'm sure that football fans everywhere will join with me in condemning the illegal actions of those who have brought shame on themselves, their clubs and the city."

The last time Birmingham City and Aston Villa were allowed to play each other under floodlights was seven years ago.

Following clashes between supporters during the 2002-03 season, West Midlands police insisted all future derbies be played on a Sunday lunchtime.

The Carling Cup draw led to that rule being waived for this game

[Oba]

The 2022 bid is clear: Qatar.
I really hope England wins the 2018 bid though.