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Australia is going to bid for the 2011 Asian games and the 2010 world club playoffs.
If we get both it would be very good news and by F would it put the wind up the AFL & NRL.
Raed and pray and if it turns up trumps start saving.
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verhead: [size=10pt][size=10pt]Assuming it comes off.[/size][/size]
http://www.smh.com.au/news/football/australias-topsecret-plan-for-asian-cup/2008/03/22/1205602723814.html
Australia's top-secret plan for Asian Cup
Matthew Hall
March 23, 2008
EXCLUSIVE
AUSTRALIA is poised to make a sensational swoop to host the 2011 Asian Cup while also bidding to bring the FIFA Club World Cup to Sydney in 2009 or 2010.
The Sun-Herald understands Qatar - announced as 2011 Asian Cup host last July - is reconsidering its position and officials from the Qatari Football Association have scheduled a meeting with Asian Football Confederation bosses in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow to discuss the situation.
Qatar was the sole bidder for the 2011 tournament, and while no official reason has yet been given for the oil-rich emirate's possible change of heart, AFC officials have placed Australia at the top of a shortlist of countries to step in.
Football Federation Australia boss Ben Buckley said FFA would seriously pursue the opportunity to host the 2011 Asian Cup and would welcome any invitation to do so by the AFC.
"Obviously, it would be an exciting opportunity for football fans to experience the best of Asian football which is going from strength to strength," Buckley said.
"It would also be good for Australia. Playing a game that was invented in England, in a competition that is based in Asia, is a true intersection of our history and geography."
AFC requirements for the tournament include a host nation being able to post up to $30 million in funding guarantees from government.
Adding a twist to developments is the fact that the AFC president, Qatari Mohammed Bin Hamman, is also a member of Qatar's Advisory Council of State, a body equivalent to a national parliament.
However, the AFC's plan B is so advanced that Australian state governments have already given green lights to enable FFA to step in and host the tournament.
It is understood that Queensland, Victoria and NSW have agreed to guarantee at least $30 million in joint funding to back an Australian bid for the region's top football tournament.
Key to FFA's interest is that a 2011 Asian Cup held in Australia would be considered a showcase for a 2018 World Cup bid, the host of which will be decided in 2011.
The tournament would also fast-track political jockeying with rival sports for access to stadiums and training facilities during a major international tournament.
FIFA regulations state that confederation competitions must be held in January or July, opening the door for potential clashes with mid-year AFL and NRL matches.
Alternatively, the tournament would be held during the Australian summer, coinciding with the middle of European seasons.
FFA is also bidding to host either the 2009 or 2010 FIFA Club World Cup, previously held in Japan but subject to open bids for next year's tournament.
Submissions close on May 15, with Australia's bid rivals confirmed as Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Traditionally hosted by one city, FIFA's executive committee will announce the winning bids for 2009 and 2010 Club World Cups at its congress in Sydney on May 17.
Italian giants Milan won last year's tournament, contested by the continental champions of Europe, South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania, as well as host nation Japan.
Sydney FC represented Oceania in the 2005 tournament, where they finished fifth.
If we get both it would be very good news and by F would it put the wind up the AFL & NRL.
Raed and pray and if it turns up trumps start saving.
irate: verhead: [size=10pt][size=10pt]Assuming it comes off.[/size][/size]http://www.smh.com.au/news/football/australias-topsecret-plan-for-asian-cup/2008/03/22/1205602723814.html
Australia's top-secret plan for Asian Cup
Matthew Hall
March 23, 2008
EXCLUSIVE
AUSTRALIA is poised to make a sensational swoop to host the 2011 Asian Cup while also bidding to bring the FIFA Club World Cup to Sydney in 2009 or 2010.
The Sun-Herald understands Qatar - announced as 2011 Asian Cup host last July - is reconsidering its position and officials from the Qatari Football Association have scheduled a meeting with Asian Football Confederation bosses in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow to discuss the situation.
Qatar was the sole bidder for the 2011 tournament, and while no official reason has yet been given for the oil-rich emirate's possible change of heart, AFC officials have placed Australia at the top of a shortlist of countries to step in.
Football Federation Australia boss Ben Buckley said FFA would seriously pursue the opportunity to host the 2011 Asian Cup and would welcome any invitation to do so by the AFC.
"Obviously, it would be an exciting opportunity for football fans to experience the best of Asian football which is going from strength to strength," Buckley said.
"It would also be good for Australia. Playing a game that was invented in England, in a competition that is based in Asia, is a true intersection of our history and geography."
AFC requirements for the tournament include a host nation being able to post up to $30 million in funding guarantees from government.
Adding a twist to developments is the fact that the AFC president, Qatari Mohammed Bin Hamman, is also a member of Qatar's Advisory Council of State, a body equivalent to a national parliament.
However, the AFC's plan B is so advanced that Australian state governments have already given green lights to enable FFA to step in and host the tournament.
It is understood that Queensland, Victoria and NSW have agreed to guarantee at least $30 million in joint funding to back an Australian bid for the region's top football tournament.
Key to FFA's interest is that a 2011 Asian Cup held in Australia would be considered a showcase for a 2018 World Cup bid, the host of which will be decided in 2011.
The tournament would also fast-track political jockeying with rival sports for access to stadiums and training facilities during a major international tournament.
FIFA regulations state that confederation competitions must be held in January or July, opening the door for potential clashes with mid-year AFL and NRL matches.
Alternatively, the tournament would be held during the Australian summer, coinciding with the middle of European seasons.
FFA is also bidding to host either the 2009 or 2010 FIFA Club World Cup, previously held in Japan but subject to open bids for next year's tournament.
Submissions close on May 15, with Australia's bid rivals confirmed as Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Traditionally hosted by one city, FIFA's executive committee will announce the winning bids for 2009 and 2010 Club World Cups at its congress in Sydney on May 17.
Italian giants Milan won last year's tournament, contested by the continental champions of Europe, South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania, as well as host nation Japan.
Sydney FC represented Oceania in the 2005 tournament, where they finished fifth.
