FIFA has 'plan B' for 2010 World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed for the first time that there is a ’plan B’ for the host nation of the 2010 World Cup.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2008 - 16:41

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed for the first time that there is a ’plan B’ for the host nation of the 2010 World Cup.

The tournament is due to take place in South Africa – the first World Cup to be staged in Africa – but concerns over continued security problems in the area have led to reports FIFA might look for new hosts.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: South Africa Place: Africa Person: Fifa Person: president Person: Sepp Blatter Person: Blatter Event: 2010 World Cup Event: World Cup Event: Confederations Cup Event: Confederation Cup Organisation: FIFA

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