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Duncan Revie, chief executive of Soccerex says the finance behind the European football industry is coming under increased scrutiny.
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"There are different scenarios, " says Dr Jordaan, who will give a further World Cup update at football business seminar Soccerex on Monday.
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It is hoped that Soccerex will bring millions of rand into South Africa's economy, as well as providing worldwide media coverage for the country.
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"Organising this event gives us a chance to speed up development and modernisation of the country, " he says at the Soccerex football finance forum in Manchester.
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Fifa president Sepp Blatter is the big name guest at this year's Soccerex convention, with 3, 000 delegates attending the latest gathering of the world's biggest football business event.
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And Dein, who has been attending the Soccerex conference in South Africa, signalled that he would be willing to take on a more active role if asked by the Football Association.
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No doubt Mr Blatter, the head of world football, will be taking the opportunity to catch up with Soccerex veteran David Dein, vice-chairman of Arsenal, who last month was new chairman of G-14.
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And hosting Soccerex in the three-year run-up to the 2010 event, after it was held in Dubai for five years, can only help attract the many football industry sectors and the attached skills they can bring towards the country.
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"The Soccerex European Forum in Manchester will provide the perfect occasion for UEFA, football clubs, leagues, global media, commercial partners and other key stakeholders to come together to assess how we need to improve the running of the game and help secure its long-term future, " he said.
BBC: Football finances under spotlight at Soccerex forum