Sydney's breakfast on the bridege
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 (FFA) 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," said FFA Chairman Frank Lowy.
"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™.
"A FIFA World Cup™ in Australia will be fun, relaxed, safe and secure. We want the world's greatest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup™, come to our shores. We invite the world to Come Play! in Australia,” he said.
For further information about Australia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup™ visit http://www.australiabid.com.au/
