davieG Posted 25 January 2020 Posted 25 January 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51242829 Sports Minister Nigel Adams By Dan Roan BBC sports editor The sports minister also confirmed ongoing talks on a "potential bid" for the United Kingdom and Ireland to host the World Cup in 2030, though he has called for a more "transparent" bidding process after the controversy that surrounded England's failed attempt to host the 2018 tournament. Since the 2018 and 2022 World Cups were awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively in December 2010, widespread corruption has been exposed in the global game, including allegations of bribery and payment for votes. "We want to bid for the World Cup in 2030, it's about time we had the World Cup here," said Adams. "But it has to be far more transparent than it potentially was in the past and I believe that is happening. "The prime minister is incredibly keen we land the World Cup. I want to see it here in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "As you probably know we've got some talks going on with the devolved nations and Ireland, I met again with the FA last week to discuss the potential bid. "It's a work in progress but I think if we have the opportunity of being the European host nation option, I think we've got a very good chance."
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