Russia, Qatar get World Cups in 2018, 2022
Amid controversy over FIFA, president Blatter announces tournaments going ‘to new lands’ Friday, December 03, 2010 – Powered by –> Raf Casert Associated Press ZURICH: FIFA sent the World Cup into uncharted territory Thursday, handing the 2018 edition to Russia and with Qatar winning the 2022 bid. Russia’s selection came despite the no-show of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, but his influence still had an impact on FIFA’s 22 voters as the bid won over England, Spain-Portugal and Belgium-Netherlands. Qatar brings the World Cup to the smallest host ever but one which has unparalleled financial clout to stage the world’s biggest single-sport event. It overcame objections about…
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