MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s proposed new stadium has been offered as a venue for the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

A redeveloped Wrexham Racecourse Ground and Birmingham’s yet-to-be-built Powerhouse Stadium have also been included in the United Kingdom’s official bid, announced on Friday.

In total 16 host cities are in in the joint bid by the soccer federations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The U.K. was widely expected to be named the host; FIFA president Gianni Infantino indicated in April there was just one “valid bid.” The United States made the only expression of interest to host in 2031.

Man United’s inclusion, after being left out of the U.K.’s and Ireland’s plans for the men’s 2028 European Championship, was evidence of the Premier League club’s

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