Competing Footballing Codes: Australia’s World Cup Bid In Trouble?
Here's one big problem the US and England don't face with their World Cup bids: conflict with planned use of stadia by Aussie Rules Football and rugby league teams. The issue has caused a huge stir in Australia this week, with Football Federation Australia under fire for failing to consult with the governing bodies of the other football codes that share most of Australia's largest stadiums about potential scheduling conflicts (Melbourne's "rectangular" stadium currently under construction is so-named for its rarity as a non-oval shaped stadium suited specifically for soccer, though a rugby league team will also play there).
Pitch Invasion @ Dec 9, 2009 3:23 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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