Chapter 33: Hiss Homan
After more than a month of thorough renovation of the estate, Arthur moved in with the entire royal family.
The top floor of the former government building has been converted into a cabinet office, a conference room and a meeting room for the House of Commons.
Just a few days after moving in, Arthur's manor welcomed an unexpected guest, Hiss Homan from the Netherlands.
This name may not be well-known in history, but it has played a very important role in promoting the development of the World Football Association.
Heath Homann was the secretary general of the Dutch Football Association at the time.
In the late 19th century, the game of modern football gradually spread from Europe to countries around the world, especially in more developed countries, and football has evolved into a popular sport.
More and more people are willing to walk on this green venue in their spare time to feel the excitement and excitement that they have never felt.
Even after football first entered the Olympics eight years ago, the success of the sport was a measure of a country's strength, and football associations were born.
But as the secretary general of the Dutch Football Association, Hisholman should not have anything to do with Australia, after all, Australia has neither a football association nor any football club.
Despite his doubts, Arthur did not refuse to receive the guest, after all, Heathone was one of the first to advocate the establishment of FIFA, which would not be established until four years later.
What does FIFA stand for? The World Cup, created by FIFA, is one of the most popular sports in the world, and the World Cup, which is held every four years, attracts the attention of a large number of countries and people around the world.
For such talents, it is still necessary to win their favor. After all, if FIFA is established in the future, Arthur can also rely on today's goodwill to win the opportunity to host the World Cup for Australia.
Being able to host such an event has greatly improved the popularity and attractiveness of Australia.
In the living room of the manor, Arthur was receiving the guest who had come from afar.
Hishommann is an old man who doesn't look good, but who would have thought that the Dutch Football Association led by Hisholman and the French Football Association would unite to promote the establishment of one of the world's most famous sports associations, FIFA?
"Good morning, Mr. Heathholman. I wonder if you came to Australia all the way to Australia, is there anything more important? Arthur asked Heath Homan with a smile.
"Your Royal Highness, please allow me to express my intentions. Football has come a long way in Europe, and I think it's time to form a unified world football association that will be used to manage and coordinate players and matches between each national football association. But my view is not shared by the majority of European countries, or rather, they do not intend to strongly support the establishment of FIFA. Heath Holman was not surprised that Arthur knew his identity, and said straight to the point.
"So what? If European countries don't agree, you should persuade them, Australia can't afford to get European countries to agree to a joint FIFA session. Arthur said with a smile.
Although on the surface it may seem that the establishment of FIFA is only a matter for clubs and football associations, in reality, the establishment of FIFA is basically impossible without the approval of European governments.
"Your Highness, it's not that European countries don't support the establishment of the FIFA, but they won't do anything for the FIFA either." Heathone shook his head with a wry smile and said: "Unless the FIFA competition is to be named the champion, it is impossible to get their financial support." ”
Football is also a competitive sport, and because it has participated in two Olympic Games, every country has taken football very seriously.
In such a situation, if the newly established FIFA compromises and decides on the championship, it is likely that the reputation of the newly established institution will be ruined, or even quickly dissolved.
Heathholman is not stupid, although he is looking forward to and desperately hopes for the establishment of the FIFA, but it does not mean that the FIFA will compromise with any force.
In fact, as the most authoritative and official institution in the football industry in the future, FIFA must be fair and fair.
Therefore, Heath Homann and the French Football Association discussed it and decided to go out and find countries that were willing to support the FIFA and would not ask too much.
"So you think Australia will support you, don't you?" Arthur asked with a chuckle as he heard the meaning of Heath's Holman words.
"Why not? Your Highness. If you are willing to support the establishment of FIFA, I can assure you that Australia will have the right to host the world football tournament twice in 30 years. Hishoman said with a smile: "I believe Your Highness, you should also know that football has given birth to a lot of influence in Europe, and even the football team that won the Olympic championship will be sought after by the whole country." Under such circumstances, your country's hosting of a world competition will attract a lot of attention from all over the world, and the revenue generated by tourists to your country alone may pay for itself. Your Highness can also use the limelight of holding competitions to greatly increase the influence of immigrants in your country, Your Highness, you only need to pay a little money, why not do such a good deal? ”
Heath Homan's eye was sinister, and he saw Australia's need to make it internationally visible and more attractive to immigrants, and he continued to tempt Arthur in this regard.
In fact, the first World Cup was hosted by Uruguay, the then Olympic football champion, and at that time it attracted a lot of attention from South America.
However, due to the urgency of time and the shortage of funds, a large number of teams did not participate in this World Cup, which greatly reduced the influence of this World Cup.
But it cannot be denied that this time the World Cup was still successful, the stadium was almost full, and even Uruguayan officials had to send troops to maintain order.
If Australia can host a World Cup, it may not be able to greatly increase Australia's influence internationally if there is enough time.
"yes, I'm a little impressed." Arthur laughed, but quickly explained his smile and said with a little meaning: "If I support the establishment of FIFA, then where is FIFA's headquarters located?" ”
It was a fatal question, and Heathhorn looked at Arthur's slightly meaningful smile, knowing that if he said that he would have set up FIFA headquarters elsewhere, then I was afraid that this meeting would also be over.