World Cup 2030 in South East Asia??

World Cup 2030 in South East Asia??

The rumour has been spilled. All the South East Asia countries, joined together as ASEAN are mulling over a bid to host the World Cup in 2030.

First of all, i literally laughed at this suggestion when i first heard about it. Do you expect this region to successfully host the biggest and most happening tournament and festival in the world? At the current progression rate, i say no.

What is needed to host a successful World Cup tournament? The facilities has to be the best among the best. Yes, we did host the Asian Cup a few years ago but come on. Lets be realistic, its only the Asian Cup. The World Cup is a massive task to handle and for a group of nations to host it together requires a lot of co-operation between all the South East Asia nations which is probably ridiculous considering how things are going on between Malaysia and Indonesia.

Next thing is safety. Malaysia is probably the safest country here in South east Asia together with Singapore. Do you expect Thailand to host this tournament? With all the political unrest in its land? Do you expect Indonesia, who even failed to properly host Manchester United to a ''FRIENDLY'' game to host the WORLD CUP? I definitely say no way.

But again, FIFA is not going to take any decision for the next decade on the 2030 host. THERE IS TIME FOR IMPROVEMENT. A statement we often hear but never put to the task. IF we do want to host this tournament, we need a massive changeover. Not only in Malaysia, but all the South East Asia countries. I really meant MASSIVE!

We need to show that we are capable of successfully hosting a World Cup because if we do get to host it, it will leave a huge legacy in this region of the world. If not, it will only be a waste of money and time and the whole situation with England officials giving excuses over their losses will be taking place in South East Asia. I do not wish to see that here.

One advice, if you want to do it, make sure you really intent to do it. Coz' you're in for a massive ride.

Forget the past, Write the future!

Cheers!
Keeshaanan Sundaresan