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KBS to meet China envoy over World Cup bid

Jun 28, 2019

The Youth and Sports Ministry wants to meet Chinese embassy officials here, over reports that China is considering a bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030. 

As ASEAN announced that it will launch a joint bid to host the 2034 edition, FIFA regulations state that nations from the same continent are not allowed to host the World Cup consecutively.

Minister Syed Saddiq says a meeting with Chinese officials will ascertain China's stand over the matter, as they have yet to officially make an announcement on the rumoured 2030 bid.

"If China wins the 2030 bid, that means we have to wait minimum up to 2038. But we will try our very best. I think it's still worth pursuing, and we will continue to pursue."

Syed Saddiq adds that the Prime Minister has already given his consent, and has instructed his Ministry to carry on with the meeting.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka completes Man Utd medical

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has completed his medical at Man United, ahead of his move from Crystal Palace.

The 21-year-old defender is expected to be officially unveiled as a Red Devils player later today.

Wan-Bissaka's fee is understood to be 50 million pounds, which would make him United's fifth most expensive signing of all-time, behind Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Angel Di Maria and Fred.

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Chelsea to permanently sign Mateo Kovacic amid transfer ban

Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, despite being under a two-window transfer ban.

The Croatian spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge, so The Blues have already registered him, but the deal must be done before the loan expires at the end of the month.