Boomers eyeing World Cup Asia

Boom of interest for Asia's World Cup slots

Given the success of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, many Europeans are eyeing the World Cup slots in Asia where all the big money is being spent.

Portugal, the 2006 European champions, have declared their interest in hosting the 2018 World Cup in Asia. The Portuguese football federation has approached the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to express their interest in hosting the tournament.

Other European countries, including the Netherlands, France, Germany and Spain, have also expressed interest in hosting the 2018 World Cup in Asia.

The AFC has been considering the bids from the European countries, but has not made any announcements yet.

Meanwhile, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa has generated a lot of interest in the country, with many European football fans traveling to South Africa to watch the matches.

The success of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa has also led to an increase in interest in football in the country, with many South Africans now following the sport.

As the 2014 World Cup in Brazil approaches, many Europeans are eyeing the World Cup slots in Asia, where all the big money is being spent.

"We are very interested in hosting the 2018 World Cup in Asia," said a spokesperson for the Portuguese football federation. "We believe that it would be a great opportunity for us to host a major international tournament and to showcase our football to the world."

Author's summary:

The interest in the World Cup slots in Asia is growing, with many European countries expressing their interest in hosting the 2018 World Cup in Asia. The success of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has generated a lot of interest in the tournament, and many Europeans are eyeing the World Cup slots in Asia.

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