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Australia’s World Cup bid
–– Expert available for comment ––
Australia’s chances of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event will be boosted
today when the Federal Government announces $45 million in funding for our bid
for the 2018 World Cup.
With financial backing now secure, what are the next steps in the bidding process?
What kind of infrastructure development does Australia need to be seriously
considered as a potential host?
Do we have enough high-quality stadiums to meet FIFA’s requirements?
And does Australia have any real chance against the stiff competition from
countries like England and the US?
RMIT University’s Dr Con Stavros is an expert on sports marketing.
Dr Stavros closely follows developments in Australian soccer and is across the
intricacies of the bidding process for the FIFA World Cup.
A senior lecturer in Marketing at RMIT’s School of Economics, Finance and
Marketing, he is available for comment on efforts to secure the 2018 World Cup for
Australia.
For interviews: RMIT University’s Dr Con Stavros, 0411 231 371.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Media and Communications,
Gosia Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
10 December, 2008
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