CJGJ Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A British bid for the 2030 World Cup would be "strongly supported" and the tournament should not be sold to the country "who wants to pay the most", says Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin. This week, Vivo became the third Chinese company to sponsor Fifa, with a suggestion China could bid for 2030. But, with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, that would go against the governing body's continental rotation policy. Ceferin says rules "cannot change just because we have some big sponsors". Speaking to BBC Sport in Cardiff before the Champions League final, he added: "It's simply time for us [Europe] to host the World Cup in 2030. "I cannot say which country will place a bid from Europe, but we cannot just sell the World Cup to the ones who want to pay the most." Asked about China's commercial grip on Fifa, Ceferin told BBC Sport: "I didn't want to speak just about China, but the most important thing is that the World Cup should go to the country that has the best bid." Russia will host the next World Cup in 2018, making a European bid for the 2030 tournament viable. Ceferin says an English or pan-British bid would be welcomed. "It just has to be a decision not just of the FA, probably also the government and others too. But they deserve to have a World Cup in the near future," the head of European football's governing body said. "They are capable of organising the World Cup, of that I'm sure. If they decide to go, we will strongly support them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 England does have a chance But only if FIFA decides it wants it from top down Previously English journalists have said no chance as they hate England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A British World Cup would be good, but surely they couldn't let 3-4 countries proceed straight to the tournament. I say 3, because I don't really think NI could hold a World Cup fixture. RoI definitely could but that'd be off the cards. Scotland could have 3-4 venues quite easily, Wales only one and the rest English. I think a joint Scottish and English World Cup would probably work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A British World Cup would be good, but surely they couldn't let 3-4 countries proceed straight to the tournament. I say 3, because I don't really think NI could hold a World Cup fixture. RoI definitely could but that'd be off the cards. Scotland could have 3-4 venues quite easily, Wales only one and the rest English. I think a joint Scottish and English World Cup would probably work best. I think any joint bid Scotland would get two Murrayfield and Hampden.Wales one the rest English.Semi final at Murrayfield(I think FIFA like it better) and Cardiff and final at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I think any joint bid Scotland would get two Murrayfield and Hampden.Wales one the rest English.Semi final at Murrayfield(I think FIFA like it better) and Cardiff and final at Wembley. This makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I think any joint bid Scotland would get two Murrayfield and Hampden.Wales one the rest English.Semi final at Murrayfield(I think FIFA like it better) and Cardiff and final at Wembley.Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A British World Cup would be good, but surely they couldn't let 3-4 countries proceed straight to the tournament. I say 3, because I don't really think NI could hold a World Cup fixture. RoI definitely could but that'd be off the cards. Scotland could have 3-4 venues quite easily, Wales only one and the rest English. I think a joint Scottish and English World Cup would probably work best. Same with France, Holland and Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Only if the SFA was liquidated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Same with France, Holland and Belgium. What I meant was if it was a 'British' World Cup, RoI wouldn't have an interest in hosting games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALDOS Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A scotland/england joint bid, Murrayfield, Hampden, Ibrox, Celtic Park, england providing the remaining 8(i think) venues. It would be great, probably the only way we would experience a world cup with Scotland in it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 With the increased number of countries attending future world cups, it makes sense to include all the British isles... With 3 grounds in Scotland, 2 In Ireland and of course Cardiff, all at over 50,000.....would give England the lions share.... Encouraging, seeing how well N Ireland and wales done last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 What I meant was if it was a 'British' World Cup, RoI wouldn't have an interest in hosting games. They are not part of the U.K., so tough, unless it was a U.K. and Ireland bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 #better_together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 What I meant was if it was a 'British' World Cup, RoI wouldn't have an interest in hosting games. I was just messing mate but they would have as much right to be part of hosting a "British" world cup as those other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 #better_togetherScenes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 There is no British in football. Oh aye UEFA and FIFA would love it as it would mean the end of Scotland Wales Northern Ireland & England. Oh yes England would love an all UK team that would have 10 English players plus 1 Welsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 There is no British in football. Oh aye UEFA and FIFA would love it as it would mean the end of Scotland Wales Northern Ireland & England. Oh yes England would love an all UK team that would have 10 English players plus 1 Welsh. I think when they say British, then mean a joint bid from nations in the U.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A scotland/england joint bid, Murrayfield, Hampden, Ibrox, Celtic Park, england providing the remaining 8(i think) venues. It would be great, probably the only way we would experience a world cup with Scotland in it now. Tynecastle could also hold some smaller games, as could Easter Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Should be still okay on the UK thing Current projections Maybe a final hurrah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 There is no British in football. Oh aye UEFA and FIFA would love it as it would mean the end of Scotland Wales Northern Ireland & England. Oh yes England would love an all UK team that would have 10 English players plus 1 Welsh. Aye cause they have forced Japan and Soith Korea to be one team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 There's an advantage in detoxifying the views around England. A second World Cup in England makes a lot of sense. But perhaps unfairly FIFA and England have had a difficult relationship. Partly due to English based journalists exposing wrongdoing but also criticising eg Qatar. It might help FIFA sell what would be a fantastic tournament that would have a lot of support and could be relied upon to be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Tynecastle could also hold some smaller games, as could Easter Road. No chance. The three Glasgow grounds and Murrayfield at a push are all that would be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Tynecastle could also hold some smaller games, as could Easter Road. Not a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 No chance. The three Glasgow grounds and Murrayfield at a push are all that would be considered. I don't think you should have two in the same City either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 We can't afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Not a chance I said could, not would. Well that's my defence. On reality, I was thinking of a Scotland only bid when posting, which is probably even more ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I don't think you should have two in the same City either i dont know if it is still the same but the rules for bidding used to state no more than two stadia in one city. there was also a maximum number of cities with two stadia as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 i dont know if it is still the same but the rules for bidding used to state no more than two stadia in one city. there was also a maximum number of cities with two stadia as well Another reason why the Scottish National Stadium should have been relocated from Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If its a joint bid I would be all for it. Lets face it, we have no chance of qualifying for any tournaments any time soon otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Trying to include everyone Group Games (*Some of the old groups being redeveloped) White Hart Lane, Stamford Bridge (London) St Mary's (Southampton) Amex Stadium (Brighton) Ashton Gate (Bristol) *Portman Road (Ipswich) Ricoh Arena (Coventry) *Molineux (Birmingham) King Power Stadium (Leicester) *Britannia Stadium (Stoke) Pride Park (Derbyshire) Etihad (Manchester) *Goodison(Liverpool) *Hillsborough (Sheffield) *Elland Road (Leeds) Riverside (Middlesbrough) Stadium of Light (Sunderland) Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff) *New Casement Park Redevelopment? (Belfast) Murrayfield (Edinburgh) Ibrox (Glasgow) Groups/Knock Out Wembley, Emirates (London) *Villa Park (Birmingham) Old Trafford (Manchester) Anfield (Liverpool) St James Park (Newcastle) Millennium Stadium (Cardiff) Celtic Park (Glasgow) Semi Finals Wembley (London) Millennium (Cardiff) Old Trafford (Manchester) *New 65,000 Hampden Park (Glasgow) Final Wembley (London) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmmgcycbwc Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Not in a million years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Trying to include everyone Group Games (*Some of the old groups being redeveloped) Semi Finals Wembley (London) Millennium (Cardiff) Old Trafford (Manchester) *New 65,000 Hampden Park (Glasgow) Final Wembley (London) You won't need 4 grounds for the semi finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterintheRain Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Tynecastle could also hold some smaller games, as could Easter Road. Minimum 30,000 capacity for group matches. And 60,000 for semi-finals. There's only Murrayfield and septic park could stage those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 A British World Cup would be good, but surely they couldn't let 3-4 countries proceed straight to the tournament. I say 3, because I don't really think NI could hold a World Cup fixture. RoI definitely could but that'd be off the cards. Scotland could have 3-4 venues quite easily, Wales only one and the rest English. I think a joint Scottish and English World Cup would probably work best. Wales could have three pretty easily, the Millenium is already there and there are plans in place for Swansea and Cardiff City's ground to increase to 40-50,000 if required in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Why would England share a tournament? They have more than enough stadiums themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Why would England share a tournament? They have more than enough stadiums themselves. Yes But they are toxic for FIFA just now At best seen as the enemy at worst ignored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Surely the government would have to put in some funding and I couldn't see Sturgeon going for that, if it involves partnership with England and a Wembley final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Surely the government would have to put in some funding and I couldn't see Sturgeon going for that, if it involves partnership with England and a Wembley final. I try to keep politics and football separate but there would definitely be those using it as an excuse to bang the 'better together' drum from that reason im out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Can't see Scotland Wales Northern Ireland all getting byes into the WC Finals. So if 2 countries were to hold the WC who would be left out and who would decide. I'd bet it would be Wales & England that were chosen. Why ? Because it would be a stitch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Yes But they are toxic for FIFA just now At best seen as the enemy at worst ignored OK, I get that point but do people actually think the inclusion of Hampden, Murrayfield and The Principality Stadium would change that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Can't see Scotland Wales Northern Ireland all getting byes into the WC Finals. So if 2 countries were to hold the WC who would be left out and who would decide. I'd bet it would be Wales & England that were chosen. Why ? Because it would be a stitch up. Or because they are the better and higher ranked sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 OK, I get that point but do people actually think the inclusion of Hampden, Murrayfield and The Principality Stadium would change that? Yes fair point But it wouldn't be the stadia it's the reputation and good standing of the other home nations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 There is no British in football. Oh aye UEFA and FIFA would love it as it would mean the end of Scotland Wales Northern Ireland & England. Oh yes England would love an all UK team that would have 10 English players plus 1 Welsh. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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