The celebrity take on England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup
England has noticeably been in the forefront in their bid for hosting the 2018 Football World Cup. England, a nation that has prospered under an independent media and people unafraid of making themselves heard. The region has once
again presented a diversified audience of sporting and non-sporting personalities as they gave their subjective take on the potential event.
James Corden
A comedian and also a presenter, Corden believes that the country already has the advantage of top-class sporting facilities ranging from a general football infrastructure to excellent stadiums. Moreover, the presenter believes
that the nation had an ‘unrivalled passion’ for the beautiful game.
Lewis Hamilton
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton emphasized that the country’s knowledge and passion for football is second to none – Football is a lifestyle!
Arsene Wenger
Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger, despite of French origin, believes that England was where football started - Calling the English as the ‘creators’ and ‘architects’ of the sport.
Frankie Dettori
A horse-racing jockey, Frank Dettori claims that football has always been an integral part of his life and the prospects of having the biggest event that the sport has to offer in England was a tantalizing prospect.
Marcus Trescothick
Former England opener (cricket) Trescothick saw the bigger picture. He argued that as the national side’s victory in the 2005 Ashes saw a noticeable culture shift with youngsters interested in the game; the football Word Cup could
potentially do the same.
Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson felt that the overall passion of the game amongst English fans would ensure that all those that came to the event would have a warm welcome and would arguably feel at home. The Scot believed
that the potential 2018 World Cup had all the ingredients to be a memorable event.
Jenson Button
The McLaren Mercedes driver commended the British football fans, calling them one of the ‘greatest fans’ in the world which equalled an amazing atmosphere. Looking back on his experience of racing in the Race of Champions at the
Wembley stadium, Button concluded that it would be a fitting venue for the World Cup final.
Martin Johnson
The England rugby coach was crisp and precise with his views as usual. He commented that the bid for the World Cup reflected creativity, innovation and merit; complemented by a credible infrastructure.
Gianfranco Zola
The former Italy and Chelsea player described England as a wonderful venue to play football even for foreign players and felt that it would be a great place to play the World Cup.
Noel Gallagher
Rock star Noel Gallagher commented that the general buzz of a potential World Cup would be incredible – England being a place that saw professionals and plain fanatics equally passionate about heading out and giving the football
an odd kick.
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor
The world darts champion was totally behind the bid. He claimed that football was their national game and it would be an excellent opportunity to bring people closer.
Ray Winstone
The actor had brief, yet passionate views about the event. He felt that the beautiful game was an interesting cause to bind together a diversified England audience.
Lee Westwood
The British World Number 1 golfer believes that following the mesmerising scenes in South Africa this year, it was a mouth-watering prospect imagining the event taking place in England in the future.
Stephen Fry
The writer and TV presenter believes that England is second to none when it comes to the overall infatuation of the beautiful game which makes England a relevant destination for the 2018 World Cup.
Kelly Brook
The actor and model argued that the local population usually gets excited when major sporting events are held in the region. This emphasized on the potential it would have on the nation if the World Cup were to take place in England.
Michael Sheen and Adrian Chiles
The actor and the TV presenter jointly believed that the passion of the population would ensure that the World Cup would be one of the best footballing events in recent times.
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