Abedi Pele ready to back Belgium and Holland 2018 World Cup bid

Published on: 31 May 2010

African football legend Abedi Ayew Pele says he would not hesitate to support the 2018 joint World Cup bid for Belgium and the Netherlands.

The neighbours are among nine countries who have registered their intention to Fifa to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup finals.

But the 2022 hosts will not be chosen from the same continent as the 2018 hosts.

The three-time African Footballer of the Year who played a pivotal in South Africa's successful bid said: "I see Ruud Gullit as a brother." "If he needs my advice, I am ready. I should not say out loud, but I will do my best to help."

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