Cross posting from USMNT thread:
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Originally Posted by kevin21
Since Putin said today that he would not be going to Zurich for the decision many people are speculating that Russia has failed in its attempt to get the WC in 2018. They are saying he hates to be involved with anything that fails and if they were going to win he would most definitely be there.
Whether there is any truth to all this is yet to be known. All will be revealed tomorrow.
Odds are from oddscheckers
2018
2022
Spain/Portugal economy is a big worry apparently plus co-hosting isnt generally something FIFA like to do and since they did it only 8 years ago with Japan/SK it would surprise me if they got the vote.
Seemingly Englands fate rests in Jack Warner hands. If they get his vote they will win.
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TSC,
Yes they have come in slightly but Qatar still strong favourites, hope to god the bookies are wrong on that one.
Last edited by kevin21; 12-01-2010 at 03:56 PM.
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