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Sepp Blatter confirmed for Soccerex 2009

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed he will give the opening address at this year’s Soccerex event, held from November 28 - December 2 in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Blatter will be joined by other members of FIFA’s Executive Committee, who will be in South Africa ahead of the final draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

A feature of this year’s Soccerex will be the presence of nations bidding to host both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, with the FIFA bid deadline on December 11. Confirmed so far are the bidding nations of Holland and Belgium, Japan, Russia and England - all looking to network at the event.

To find out more about Soccerex 09 and discuss your attendance at the convention call the Soccerex Team on +44 (0)20 8742 7100.

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