Blatter
Looks like Sepp Blatter is at it again, doing all he can to sweeten the pot for FIFA’s cash cow, a/k/a the World Cup. In a recent interview Blatter all but rules out a 2018 bid from the US because it happens to be in the “Americas” like Brazil, host to the 2014 World Cup.
Some awfully weak reasoning on Blatter’s part, frankly.
Blatter should just come out and say that England should be the 2018 host because it would have been 50 years since they last hosted the event, as opposed to the 24 for the US. That would make sense.
Instead, Blatter throws out countries like Qatar (you’re joking, right?) and Japan (didn’t they just co-host 6 years ago?) and comes across foolish. It’s clear Blatter is just looking for ways to sweeten the bids by creating the illusion of competition.
Here’s hoping Blatter’s reign convinces FIFA to impose term limits going forward. The sport does not need to be politicized and mocked by its leader.
