PROFESSIONAL services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has been confirmed as the first sponsor of England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
PwC, which has an office in Newcastle, will act as business advisor for the campaign to host the world’s greatest sporting event in England.
Both Sunderland and Newcastle- Gateshead have submitted bids to the FA to be part of its cup bid.
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