Setting aside the issue of whether it should be there at all, if the World Cup is held in the winter, this presents a big opportunity for clubs in the football league. The major leagues will apparently need to be suspended for seven weeks, to allow for not only the tournament but to allow squads to meet up and prepare beforehand. So for the 3-ish weeks where there is no premier league or World Cup and during the tournament when there is no premier league, there will be a lot of floating football fans looking for their live-football fix. A good chance to work to get a few extra through the door. Nothing like thinking ahead.... ;-) | |