Blatter U-turns on World Cup rotation

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter has signalled that the policy of World Cup rotation is about to be ditched. Speaking to the BBC, Blatter admitted he would welcome England bidding for 2018, a tournament which under the present model, should be held in North or Central America. "I am advocating we open the market," said Blatter. Back in May, he described rotation as "a milestone", speaking to FIFA ... [link]

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Daily Dose 10.13.07
Published 10/13/2007 by Daryl at The Offside
... ) Blatter plans to end rotation, Benitez worried ( Soccerphile ) At least there are worse places to be stuck than Norway ( ...

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