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Originally Posted by Locke
I think Canada's hosting intentions are genuine as opposed to 'raking in the Benjamins.'
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Of course the host countries intentions are always good, and its as much about growing the game and getting the exposure within the country and internationally, as well as making a profit.
It's more various members of FIFA that have no shame in sticking out their hand for a cut, no matter the circumstances. Zimbabwe may have "pulled out" in part because they didn't have the extra funds or perks to play "the FIFA payoff game" and Canada, modestly, did, even though the price wasn't likley that high.
Maybe Sepp and some of the other cronies demanded the Truck Room and Polynesian Rooms at WEM...how can anything in Zimbabwe match that?