So England are highly unlikely to see a world cup on their shores for decades, certainly not as hosts and even more unlikely as champions.  The mud slinging British media must share most of the responsibility of England’s “dumping” as can be seen by the sheer vitriol that followed the recent FIFA decision to host the next tournament in Russia and the following one in Qatar.

It all smacks a bit of sour grapes, England’s sense of “fair play” deeply offended. Let’s get real that counts for nothing in the world of politics and business, can’t understand why these media idiots just couldn’ t keep their mouth shut for a bit longer.

Spain/Portugal had decent bids turned down as well, but there was not much reaction from them. Spain in particular has the stadiums and infrastructure to equal the UKs bid apart from having a team a nation can be proud of, unlike some I could name.

UPDATE

Mr Briatore is no longer a part of the QPR setup.  I understand he is looking at managing the Italian scalextric team.

Flavo Briatore the now disgraced former owner of the Renault F1 team has to be the most disliked man in Sport. The Nelson Piquet scenario defies belief  and shocked the whole sporting world. Trouble is Mr Briatore owns UK soccer club Queens Park Rangers and I have supporeted them for over 50 years.

His money along with that of Bernie Ecclestone, owner of the complete F1 circus, and Lakshi Mittal,  more money than Roman Abramovich, have elevated a near bankrupt soccer club’s finances to exceed those of Chelsea, Arsenal and  Man.Utd. The only club richer in English football is Manchester City.

Briatore and Ecclestone know sod all about football and bully boy tactics have seen 3 managers sacked in as many years. QPR fans hate Briatore’s arrogant manner and interference in something he knows very little about. Quite what happens now is anyone’s guess – watch this space or keep an eye on the UK sporting press.