2034 FIFA World Cup in ֱ would be structurally really good: Newcastle coach Howe

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United is majority owned by ֱ’s Public Investment Fund. (AFP)
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Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe would expect a World Cup in ֱ to be well organized having previously traveled there with his team, the manager said on Tuesday.

With Australia deciding not to enter a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, FIFA are expected to announce ֱ as the only bid received before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Newcastle, majority owned by ֱ’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), have first-hand experience having travelled there for training camps.

“Our trips out there to Riyadh and Jeddah were two different experiences really,” Howe told a press conference before Newcastle’s League Cup tie against Manchester United.

“Everywhere we went was well organized, we were well looked after. If that’s a sign of what a World Cup might look like, structurally it will be really good.”

Newcastle also hosted two ֱ international games at St. James’ Park in September with Costa Rica and South Korea.