fifa has been a rogue organisation for too long. and no one has policed them.
i imagine the us was exasperated when the voting for the world cup venue was so obviously rigged. unwise to humiliate a us president.
the uk had the same experience. the home of bloody soccer doesn't get a look-in.
fortunately for us, we have the compensation of the richest and most competitive contest in any sport through the premier league. players from all over the world. jingoism not required - club colours mean more than nationality.
in the uk, folks care a lot less about international matches than they used to. they struggle to create a crowd at wembley stadium.