David Beckham says he believes that the FIFA executive committee will base their decision on the World Cup bids on the merits. He made these remarks after suggestions that perhaps the committee would hold a grudge against England for the media exposure of the two corrupted officials found out earlier in the process.
He says that the members can be trusted because they are footballers and, in the end, they will do what is best for football. Of course, being a member of the final bidding presentation, he believes that was is best for football is to hold the 2018 World Cup here in England.
To that end, he, Prince William, and Prime Minister David Cameron have been pressing hard for England’s bid. Beckham has met in private with some of the executive committee members, but rather not say just who. Prince William has also been lobbying members and taking meetings.
It is felt that Spain/Portugal and Russia may have an edge in the bidding war, but Beckham says such things are merely speculation and no one can know anything for certain until the decision is made.
Beckham compares his effort with the bidding team to similar challenges in his sports career. He says that it is a tough fight against some strong competition, but the key is to keep to your strengths.
He says that when it comes time to act for your country, you must give all you possibly can and trust that you have done your best.