Blatter says Australia lack professionalism

Fifa chief Sepp Blatter says Australian soccer lacks the professionalism to host the 2014 World Cup.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2002 - 09:25

Fifa chief Sepp Blatter says Australian soccer lacks the professionalism to host the 2014 World Cup.

His comments were backed by senior Australian soccer officials and Prime Minister John Howard.

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