According to an archived report from FIFA.com on 14 August 2007, bidding for the hosting duties for future editions of the FIFA Club World Cup after Japan 2008 will be opened to cities worldwide.
Just as the talks for the dreaded plans for an internationally-played 39th Premier League game highlighted Singapore as one of the possible destinations, it gave me an idea for something even better.
Top clubs will still travel here, but this would be more beneficial to Singapore than the English Premier League could ever give us - holding the FIFA Club World Cup right in our very own backyard.
With the Singapore Sports Hub due for completion in 2011, to be able to hold the FIFA Club World Cup there in December 2012 would be a boost to football, economy and tourism in Singapore.
Of course, all this can only be achieved, if most of the following factors are fulfilled, for FIFA to take our bid seriously.
- Singaporean clubs accepted into the AFC Champions League
- Singapore to qualify for the 4th round of the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers
- Indra Sahdan signs for Real Salt Lake and makes an impact in the MLS
- Sports facilities islandwide are gradually upgraded for the modern day sportsman
- The Singapore Grand Prix receives positive response from over the globe
The FIFA Club World Cup is probably the only FIFA-sanctioned professional level tournament that Singapore is able to handle, since only about 7 teams will be taking part in the entire tournament, which would last about 2 weeks.
Every game can be played at the 55000 capacity stadium, and the entire world will be watching the world's best teams play it out on our very own local grounds.
Just imagine our very own S-League champions pitted against continental champions from all over the world.
However, FAS needs to make a very confident and well thought out bid, and needs all the support from the relevant authorities' to ensure the sports facilities, MEDIA COVERAGE and infrastructure is at its very best.
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