President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales commented on the joint bid with Portugal and Ukraine to host the World Cup 2030.
"We are very happy that Ukraine will join the bid. Football's mission is to serve as a force to improve society. It''s hard to overestimate the power it has for transforming society. Football can't live with its back to society. We must cooperate wherever possible. Ukraine is a country that has organized great events, but is now experiencing a colossal conflict. Organizing the World Cup will be something amazing for them, something they will remember for years to come," Marca quotes Rubiales as saying.
Recall that earlier Ukraine together with Poland hosted the European Championship in 2012.
Morocco, as well as Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia also claimed to host the World Cup in 2030. In addition, a joint bid for the World Cup was made by Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.