Let's face it, we find Farina's arrogance offending but the bottom line is, he's right.
Our game and the AFL might not know it but complaining like they have - no matter how justifiable, hasn't damaged the bid. It's strengthened it.
The FIFA have been on an aggressive campaign to kill off rival codes, no different to what the AFL have been trying to do here, which is why we have seen some WC tournaments outside their traditional areas like the USA, Japan and Korea and now South Africa.
Demetriou's rants have given FIFA more cause to look more closely at our bid.
RL should get onboard and work with the FFA. Hopefully we'll get some good stadia out of it if and when the show is over.
Yes. Frank is right. I think he is talking more about the AFL than anyone. Problem is, when we speak we tend to lump things into 2 groups - to make conversation potentially easier...the "us" and "them" group.
Of course, some of you guys are too stupid to realise this just now, but one day you will.
And look, you will get dairy farmers and potentially a western sydney stadium, or even an upgraded buble stadium in melbourne. Olympic stadium upgrade and canberra.
I personally love soccer, and I am so glad they want to bring the big show to the country. And everyone can help them out to get them the stadia they need - please - because on so many levels we are all going to benefit from this.
Its not soccer's fault most of our clubs are up sh*t creek - but even many of footballs australian clubs could not cope with a few month break in the middle of their season.
I expect compensation, and believe no rational bid will be without it....obviously in the order of tens of millions. And obviously right now is the time to kick up a stink about it, which frank and others have not taken into account. We need to get them to see our side of the story now or they never will. Hence our reactions.
And hey, lets bring on the world cup...every man women and child, whether they like sport or football or not IS going to benefit. For years to come. Football can have its cake and we can eat it too. Obviously they get a big slice....
