World Cup Bid Capsules: Clinton, Freeman make American case for 2022 World Cup

World Cup Bid Capsules: Clinton, Freeman make American case for 2022 World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — America’s final pitch to host to the 2022 World Cup was left to a former president and an Oscar-winning actor, who talked of diversity and outlined an aggressive economic plan with hopes of sweeping past Australia, Japan, Qatar and South Korea in Thursday’s vote.
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U.S. stresses diversity in 2022 World Cup bid
With Prime Minister Vladimir Putin opting out of helping Russia’s 2018 World Cup bid, the frantic last day of politicking was left to other leaders, princes and soccer greats to work their charm on the 22 FIFA voters.
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