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The US Wants a World Cup of Its Own, But at What Cost?
Tomorrow the United States kicks off its World Cup 2010 competition against England. The excitement of this year’s event may fuel the existing US bid for the 2018 or 2022 ... -
World Cup Notes
I think hosting the World Cup in South Africa may be too large a burden for a smallish developing country: population 49 million, with per capita income $10,000. With $6 billion invested ... -
World Cup Betting
In a few days the world's biggest sporting event, the World Cup, will begin in South Africa. In addition to being an immensely popular spectator sporting event, the World Cup ... -
World Cup finances & knock-on effects
This BBC story has a number of figures on the costs and revenues of staging this year's World Cup in South Africa. Among them (in British pounds): FIFA's expected revenue: ... -
Mega-Events in Developing Nations
South Africa has spent at least $6 billion in preparations for this summer's World Cup. How can a poor but developing country like South Africa afford to host such an ...
