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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Shocks Of The Year: Russia and Qatar Win 2018 & 2022 World Cup Bid

"Yes, uzzz Fifa only care abouts zee money."
Russia's Igor Shuvalov, Russia's deputy minister steals the World Cup away from Blatter. Russia will be the first Eastern European country to host the WC. Out of the 16 stadias proposed, 13 need to be built.
Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned receive the World Cup trophy.
Don't be sad, William. At least you have Kate. Remember, you have a wedding to plan.
Roman: You think you can help England win? Please, I bought 3 titles for Chelsea and I can buy the 2018 bid.
I know there is all these talk about Qatar and its human rights issues, etc. but c'mon! Who wouldn't want a fully air-conditioned stadium??!

Here is what went down behind closed doors.

2018 World Cup
Round 1: England 2 votes, Netherlands/Belgium 4 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 9 votes (as no absolute majority was reached, the candidate with least amount of votes, England, was eliminated)

Round 2: Netherlands/Belgium 2 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 13 votes (Russia obtained an absolute majority)

2022 World Cup
Round 1: Australia 1 vote, Japan 3 votes, Korea Republic 4 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 3 votes (Australia eliminated)

Round 2: Japan 2 votes, Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 10 votes and USA 5 votes (Japan eliminated)

Round 3: Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 6 votes (Korea Republic eliminated)

Round 4: Qatar 14 votes and USA 8 votes (Qatar obtained an absolute majority)