CSA on World Cup 2026 bid: "not only a possibility; it's something we intend to do,"

[prizby]

These multi-quote /reply posts do my head in. Can we not make an effort to edit these before posting ?

in what sense...i don't get it?

1) I remember that but I believe that was mentioned before the world's economy collapsed in 2008.

2) You may be right on that point. (hotels/training grounds) That part kind of blows my mind that it's actually mandated by FIFA.

1) I believe you are correct; it was before 2008 and I think it might have even been before Harper was in power.

2) Hotels not so much, but adaquete training grounds for the teams to be based at should be necessary...hate to see a team at a disadvantage due to poor training fields

[TOBOR !]

^lulz

[GabrielHurl]

2) You may be right on that point. (hotels/training grounds) That part kind of blows my mind that it's actually mandated by FIFA.

FIFA have a 420-page booklet that mandate a lot of things for a new stadium

[boban]

FIFA have a 420-page booklet that mandate a lot of things for a new stadium

True, but nothing is edged in stone.
It's the whole package that has to be sold, not if one is short in one stadium or two.

[Whoop]

You should see the debate going on in Edmonton over the building of a new rink.

If you think the Canadian appetite for funding sports facilities still exists in order to build/renovate a number of new stadiums in order to host the World Cup then I can see it. Otherwise, it's going to be tough sledding.

[Whoop]

Here's a story from last year about Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...349497852.html

Similar situation to ours in Toronto with the SkyDome.

Keep in mind when a new stadium in Toronto will be needed whether for the NFL/Olympics/World Cup, you're going to be looking at bare minimum $500m+.

[SilverSamurai]

This is a baaad idea.
How about we host the Gold Cup before something insane like the World Cup...

[Fort York Redcoat]

How about we host the Gold Cup before something insane like the World Cup...

FTW

Said like a boss.





You, Sir, have been repped.