FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Why FIFA changed its mind in only 3 years to award the USA the 1994 World Cup – frontrowsoccer.com

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In only three years, the USA went from one extreme to another. In 1985, FIFA rejected America’s bid to host the 1986 World Cup, but in 1988, accepted its bid to welcome the world in 1994.
In only three years, the USA went from one extreme to another. In 1985, FIFA rejected America’s bid to host the 1986 World Cup, but in 1988, accepted its bid to welcome the world in 1994.
What changed?
Read on!
Here is Michael Lewis’ story on Substack:
https://frontrowsoccer.substack.com/p/doing-their-bidding-part-ii
What changed?
Read on!
Here is Michael Lewis’ story on Substack:
https://frontrowsoccer.substack.com/p/doing-their-bidding-part-ii
Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.

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