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SYDNEY'S iconic Harbour Bridge was covered with 11,000 square metres of real grass so 7,500 people could enjoy a picnic breakfast 50 metres above Sydney Harbour in support of Australia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022. And as a symbol of the nation's support a four metre high giant ‘Come Play!' football was rolled down the centre of the Australian landmark by Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy, FFA CEO Ben Buckley along with a selection of players from the Qantas Socceroos and Westfield Matildas.
Players from Football United, a football program for refugees, and local club the Granville Rage Super Youth League U15s also took part in the festivities. "Breakfast on the Bridge is a wonderful example of what Sydney and our nation has to offer - just look at this magnificent harbour landscape. It is picture perfect," Lowy said. "It is an honour that this year Breakfast on the Bridge has a football theme. "I am delighted to see so many football supporters here today to send a strong message around the world - we want to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/185450,come-play-on-harbour-bridge.aspx
Players from Football United, a football program for refugees, and local club the Granville Rage Super Youth League U15s also took part in the festivities. "Breakfast on the Bridge is a wonderful example of what Sydney and our nation has to offer - just look at this magnificent harbour landscape. It is picture perfect," Lowy said. "It is an honour that this year Breakfast on the Bridge has a football theme. "I am delighted to see so many football supporters here today to send a strong message around the world - we want to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/185450,come-play-on-harbour-bridge.aspx
