The elected representatives of Los Angeles have taken a long look at what FIFA is selling, and they aren’t buying it.
Last night the L.A. Times reported that Los Angeles, one of 25 potential sites to host the World Cup jointly hosted by the U.S. Mexico and Canada in 2026, is considering not bidding due to financial concerns. In other words, the city doesn’t want to be ripped off.
An aide to Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson said the city would not make a bid because of concerns about the financial liability it would have in staging events.