Sentence examples for cup concern from inspiring English sources

And to think that before the World Cup concern was being expressed about the behaviour of some of the fans.

But the lack of a decent rail system (a high-speed link between São Paulo and Rio has been on the table for 30 years but will struggle to be ready even for the Olympics) and over-crowded airports and roads are arguably the biggest World Cup concern.

As Russia gears up to host the 2018 World Cup, concerns have been raised about the spiralling costs for the tournament and alleged corruption during the Fifa bidding process.

While English athletic authorities are eager to shed the rioting fan reputation to enhance the country's effort to become the host of the 2006 World Cup, the concern goes far beyond sports.

Manchester United's derby with Manchester City on Monday in Beijing is in doubt due to torrential rain and heavy flooding with the organisers of the International Champions Cup admitting concern about the game going ahead.

But as far as the 1934 World Cup was concerned that peak came just too soon.

As the years ticked by, it looked as if that would be O'Connor's lot as far as the Ryder Cup was concerned.

Rousseff ends by insisting that Brazil is "poised and ready for the upcoming World Cup"  (despite concerns that stadiums will not be ready in time).

Whatever happens next weekend, when the title will go to France or Ireland, this match constituted a reference point as far as next year's World Cup is concerned.

Messi, who has played a full part in Argentina's opening two games, began the World Cup amid concerns that he was exhausted following a gruelling season with Barcelona.

That comes by playing in the southern hemisphere and the return matches in the autumn, which makes next November far more significant for England, who face New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, than the Six Nations that follows as far as the World Cup is concerned.