FIFA congress ideal chance to showcase 2018 Cup bid - PM (Reuters)

 
FIFA's annual congress in Sydney next week would be the ideal opportunity for Australia to showcase itself for its 2018 World Cup bid, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Tuesday. [link]

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