No to England
FIFA President Sepp Blatter reveals Russia as holders for the 2018 World Cup. This came as a humiliating blow for England as they believed their bid to stage the 2018 tournament would be accepted. Reality has hit football fans and many believe that they may never witness a world cup held in England. The earliest England can now stage football’s premier event is 2026 after Qatar were also named hosts of the 2022.
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