Why Host the World Cup? | Forex Factory

  • Why Host the World Cup?

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    Whom would you trust more, Russian President Vladimir Putin or Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel? Whereas Putin is reveling in the attention that Russia is receiving as host of the 2018 World Cup, Emanuel has informed the US Soccer Federation and FIFA that Chicago has no interest in serving as a host city when the event comes to North America in 2026. Canada and Mexico will each host ten matches, and the United States will host another 60. So why is the third-largest US city taking a pass? To understand what it means to host a global sporting event, consider the fact that Putin’s government spent $51-70 billion to stage ... (full story)

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m1kz
Jun 20, 2018 12:31pm
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lool dude, they have increased the pension age and raised vat till 20% within that wc cover.
it clearly should pay off Note: slavery hides not in the skin color, but in your genes.
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fxsport
Jun 20, 2018 2:33pm
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This author really doesn't know Rahm Emanuel that well. Obviously there is not a good way to shake down FIFA for $ on the side, otherwise Emanuel would have jumped at the opportunity
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