ZURICH - Three second-tier World Cup sponsors opting not to renew for the 2018 tournament in Russia was normal in sports business, FIFA insisted on Friday. Zach Gentry Jersey .Castrol, Continental and Johnson & Johnson all let their World Cup commercial deals expire in December amid widespread allegations of corruption implicating FIFA executive committee members.The companies were among eight second-tier FIFA partners who collectively paid $524 million to be associated with the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which earned more than $4 billion for the governing body.The 2018 tournament is expected to earn at least $5 billion with improved broadcasting deals, and a new FIFA marketing strategy to include more sponsors.Though sponsors have been urged to speak out against claims of corruption and FIFAs unwillingness to reform, none of the three departing backers voiced public criticism.In a statement on Friday, FIFA marketing director Thierry Weil said their leaving was normal.Rotations at the end of a sponsorship cycle are commonplace in the sports industry, Weil said. It is natural that as brands strategies evolve they reassess their sponsorship properties.Five of FIFAs top 14 commercial partners have left in the past six months. Top-tier sponsors Sony and Emirates declined to renew for a two-tournament deal also covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.It is widely expected that Samsung and Qatar Airways will step in as replacements. Russian energy company Gazprom has also signed a top-tier deal.Weil cites advanced negotiations with potential partners for the 2018 World Cup, where FIFA intends having more sponsors than in 2014.FIFA plans for 20 third-tier sponsors on regional deals worldwide instead of eight national sponsors in the host country.Of the eight second-tier sponsors, Budweiser and McDonalds already renewed for 2018.Sponsor deals cover a four-year cycle of tournaments, and would typically include the Womens World Cup kicking off in June in Canada.Still, FIFA has not committed to a timetable to confirm new contracts.We expect interest to grow even more as the Confederations Cup 2017 and 2018 World Cup draw closer, Weil said. T. J. Watt Womens Jersey . Keenum will make his first appearance in a regular-season game against the rugged defence of the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, where the fans just set a Guinness record as the noisiest outdoor stadium in the world. 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Nico Rosberg, Hamiltons championship-leading team-mate, went on to secure pole. Mercedes will now change Hamiltons power unit for the race, his second system of the season.As soon as I went out [I knew there was a problem], Hamilton told Sky Sports F1.Conclusions from QualifyingOf course its unfortunate, but these things are sent to try us and the best thing I can do is to try and learn from it.Im sure the guys are just as gutted as I am but we win and we lose together, so its really a case of trying to figure out the issue and make sure that it doesnt happen again to either of our cars. Merccedes Lewis Hamilton will start the Chinese Grand Prix at the back of the grid after mechanical problems hampered his qualifying Hamiltons attempts to win a British-record fourth world title had already begun in stuttering fashion after poor starts from pole in each of the first two races meant Rosberg won on both occasions. Donnie Shell Steelers Jersey. The 31-year-old last started a race from the back of the grid in Hungary two years ago, but raced back to finish in the final podium berth.WATCH: How China pole was wonAsked if can repeat the result in China, Hamilton said: You can overtake here. Tyres dont last as well, so its perhaps not as simple as it was in that race. But, of course, Ill give it everything Ive got to try and get up. It isnt over until its over.Rosberg is now in the prime position to increase his 17-point championship advantage over his Mercedes team-mate but Hamilton is taking heart from the pace of his W07.It is quick, he said. Hopefully they get the issue fixed and we can actually have a race tomorrow. When is Chinese GP on Sky? All the broadcast times for the business end of the Shanghai weekend Watch the Chinese GP on Sunday - LIVE ONLY on Sky Sports F1. The race starts at 7am, with build-up underway from 5.30am. Or watch without a contract for £6.99 on NOW TV. 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