Shocks Of The Year: Russia and Qatar Win 2018 & 2022 World Cup Bid

"Yes, uzzz Fifa only care abouts zee money."

Russia's Igor Shuvalov, Russia's deputy minister steals the World Cup away from Blatter. Russia will be the first Eastern European country to host the WC. Out of the 16 stadias proposed, 13 need to be built.

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned receive the World Cup trophy.

Don't be sad, William. At least you have Kate. Remember, you have a wedding to plan.

Roman: You think you can help England win? Please, I bought 3 titles for Chelsea and I can buy the 2018 bid.

I know there is all these talk about Qatar and its human rights issues, etc. but c'mon! Who wouldn't want a fully air-conditioned stadium??!

Here is what went down behind closed doors.

2018 World Cup

Round 1: England 2 votes, Netherlands/Belgium 4 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 9 votes (as no absolute majority was reached, the candidate with least amount of votes, England, was eliminated)

Round 2: Netherlands/Belgium 2 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 13 votes (Russia obtained an absolute majority)

2022 World Cup

Round 1: Australia 1 vote, Japan 3 votes, Korea Republic 4 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 3 votes (Australia eliminated)

Round 2: Japan 2 votes, Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 10 votes and USA 5 votes (Japan eliminated)

Round 3: Korea Republic 5 votes, Qatar 11 votes, USA 6 votes (Korea Republic eliminated)

Round 4: Qatar 14 votes and USA 8 votes (Qatar obtained an absolute majority)

RIP: Paul The Octopus (January 2008- 26 October 2010)

Paul the Octopus has passed away. Who saw that coming? The ambassador for England's 2018 bid became a world wide sensation after predicting Germany's games and eventually the final between Spain and The Netherlands correctly. It was expected that he would die before Euro 2012 as common octopus's only live 2 years maximum.

I am actually sad for an octopus. May he rest in peace.

FIFA Inspector At Old Trafford

The inspectors for FIFA were present at Old Trafford to inspect Old Trafford, which is one of the stadiums selected for England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill laugh with the inspecting delegates.

Wayne Rooney and England captain Rio Ferdinand were also present at the Theatre of Dreams.

Paul the Octopus Has Become the Ambassador of England 2018 World Cup Bid

Believe it or not, Paul the Psychic Octopus has been persuaded to join England's bid team for the 2018 World Cup.

It doesn't really matter, does it since England definitely will get the green light. The troubles South Africa 2010, which lost money, and Brazil 2014, which again could lose cash,

FIFA would want a reliable, old-school host nation with a good ready made infrastructure, where full stadia are guaranteed for every game.