African Nations Cup to be held in odd years from 2013
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May 15 – The African Nations Cup tournament will be staged in odd years from 2013, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided today.
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West Ham bid to take over Olympic Stadium supported by London 2012 architect
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 15 – West Ham United’s bid to take over the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics has been backed by Simon Clegg (pictured), the former chief executive of the British Olympic Association (BOA).
England 2018 offers FIFA safest and richest option claims Triesman
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By Tom Degun in London
May 14 – England 2018 chairman Lord Triesman (pictured) today insisted that the the country’s World Cup bid offers FIFA a safe option in terms of revenue and infrastructure following two potentially dangerous tournaments in South Africa this year and Brazil in 2014.
Togo African Nations Cup ban officially lifted
May 14 – Togo have been officially cleared to play in the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifying competition after an Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive meeting in Cairo, a statement released today said.
Russia deserve to be favourites for 2018 World Cup claims bid leader
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
May 14 – The leader of Russia’s 2018 World Cup bid insists his country deserves to stage the tournament over the rest of his European rivals.
South Africa has proved world wrong, so can Qatar they claim
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
May 14 – Qatar officials bidding for the 2022 World Cup once again insisted today that the heat factor would not be a problem if they are given the green light to stage the tournament.
Beckham hands over England 2018 bid book to Blatter
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
May 14 – David Beckham today officially handed over England’s 2018 World Cup bid book, telling FIFA President Sepp Blatter that football “runs through the veins” of English fans.
Lowy refuses to accept that 2018 World Cup is going to Europe
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
May 14 – The man leading Australia’s 2018 and 2022 World Cup bid says he will not be rushed into making a decision about which tournament to bid for.
Ian Wright and Boris Johnson back England World Cup bid
By Tom Degun in London
May 14 – London Mayor Boris Johnson and Arsenal legend Ian Wright teamed up at London’s City Hall today to mark the handover of the England 2018 World Cup bid to FIFA.
El Salvador suspended by FIFA
May 12 – FIFA has suspended El Salvador from all international football, citing Government interference in issues of the national side as the reason for their decision.
A World Cup in Russia would benefit football more than anywhere else
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 13 – Russia have tried to put a positive spin on their lack of modern football stadiums and facilities by claiming that awarding them the 2018 World Cup would help the development of the sport in the world’s biggest country, First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov claimed today.
Qatar World Cup would help build bridges bid book claims
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 13 – Qatar will claim in their bid book to be handed to FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Zurich tomorrow that awarding them the 2022 World Cup would help build bridges between the East and West.
Exclusive: England 2018 think they have identified change in FIFA strategy
By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich
May 13 – As the nine countries bidding for the 2108 and 2022 World Cups prepare to hand over their carefully prepared bid books to FIFA here tomorrow, the man who has worked on no fewer than three bids has identified a major change of strategy.
England 2018 following London 2012 blue-print
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 12 – England’s World Cup bid is copying an idea from London’s successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics and Parlaympics when it hands its bid book into FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Zurich on Friday (May 14).
South Africa did not ask for $100 million FIFA cash injection claims Jordaan
May 11 – FIFA took the decision to inject $100 million (£67 million) into the budget of this year’s World Cup in South Africa without being asked for it, officials there claimed today.