Australia launches 2031 Asian Cup bid

[melbcityguy]

Australia urged to offer to host 2027 Asian Cup amid uncertainty over Saudi Arabia event

Former Socceroo Craig Foster calls for government to support FA bid after AFC postpone the tournament draw as Middle East conflict spreads

www.theguardian.com

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Only other confirmed bids so far are Indonesia, UAE and Kuwait.

Congrats to the UAE on bribing their way to hosting it.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Paul, that’s not a hot take. That’s common sense and a great idea!

2015, 2023 and 2026 were amazing. Bring it here again I say!

 

[grazorblade]

Fantastic, imagine the 1 two punch of olympic and asian cup at home

 

[erogenouszone]

Final at Werribee Wembley ?

I think it should be called Tractor Supply Park in homage to the cars that have to have tractor capabilities to get there and to drive over cow pats to park there.

 

[erogenouszone]

Paul, that’s not a hot take. That’s common sense and a great idea!

2015, 2023 and 2026 were amazing. Bring it here again I say!

Not many know that Indonesia are absolutely football mad.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Not many know that Indonesia are absolutely football mad.

True. Having seen it in my travels, the entire SEA is football mad. They may not be good at it but they love their soccer.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

True. Having seen it in my travels, the entire SEA is football mad. They may not be good at it but they love their soccer.

Agree that there is good footballing culture in Southeast Asia having also seen it in my travels in addition to being in the active support section for a Singapore league match last year.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Agree that there is good footballing culture in Southeast Asia having also seen it in my travels in addition to being in the active support section for a Singapore league match last year.

Just got back from S'pore actually!