Kickbacks, bribery and general venal behaviour

While we are all laser-focussed on making smart picks for the 2018 World Cup, don’t forget that on 13 June, FIFA will select the site for the 2026 tournament, it’s down to Morocco and a joint USA/Canada/Mexico bid.   Morocco has the inside track because, well FIFA makes the decision, and it pays to remember that…

Nothing triggers kickbacks, bribery, and general venal behaviour like an ill-equipped nation trying to build a dozen new enormous white elephant stadia.

Roger Bennett (Men in Blazers)

Also, FiveThirtyEight.com is starting their World Cup – ру̏скӣ coverage here….

https://fivethirtyeight.com/tag/2018-world-cup/

If you are having trouble deciding who’s going to advance, this will add to your confusion.

You’re welcome.

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