Businesses back Hull World Cup bid

A CAMPAIGN to bring the 2018 football World Cup to the region has been launched by business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce.

Hull is bidding to bring the globe's greatest footballing festival to the KC Stadium and the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce believes it would be a massive boost to the region.

The Football Association is asking FIFA to bring the World Cup to England in 2018 and Hull is vying with other English cities to host at least one match of the tournament.

Chamber president Carolyn Burgess said: "Hosting a World Cup game would be a fantastic boost for the Humber economy.

"As well as bringing in thousands of visitors who would spend money in the area, it would raise our profile around the world.

"We are encouraging all local businesses to back the bid."

The Chamber of Commerce said it believes hosting just one match of the tournament could bring up to 100,000 fans to the region, plus training camps for international sides competing in the competition.

The idea has been backed by businessmen on the south bank who believe the benefits of a match would easily reach over the Humber Bridge and into North Lincolnshire.

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