Bin Hammam vows to back Qatar 2022 World Cup bid
July 30 – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam has revealed that he plans to vote for Qatar to host the World Cup in 2022.
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Australia lodges bid for 2015 Asian Cup
July 30 – Australia has moved a step closer to securing the rights to host the 2015 Asian Cup finals after formally lodging its bid.
Exclusive: Paul the Octopus in talks to join England 2018 World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 30 – England’s World Cup bid is hoping to sign-up a new ambassador to help its campaign to host the 2018 tournament – Paul the Octopus.
Northern Ireland FA protest against players switching defeated
July 30 – Northern Ireland football officials have suffered a crushing defeat in their attempts to prevent players switching to play for Ireland.
Russia beginning to pick-up pace of World Cup bid
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By Andrew Warsahw
July 29 – Russia has hauled in its big-hitters, including Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, to take part in a high-profile sports forum a fortnight before becoming the first European candidate for the 2018 World Cup to be scrutinised by FIFA’s six-man inspection team.
Kiev begins transport upgrade for Euro 2012
July 29 – Kiev has started transport upgrade as a part of preparations for the Euro 2012.
Manchester United fans should be happy with Glazer family claims MLS Commissioner
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 28 – Manchester United fans should be happy that their club is owned by the Glazer family, Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner Don Garber claimed today.
FIFA to blame for some delays claims Brazilian Sports Minister
July 28 – FIFA are to blame for some of the problems that Brazil is now experiencing in its build-up to the 2014 World Cup, the country’s Sports Minister Orlando Silva (pictured left) claimed today.
West Ham claim they have first option on Olympic Stadium
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 26 – West Ham United expect to be given first option of taking over the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games, the club’s vice-chairman Karren Brady claimed today.
West Ham want Beckham to help them secure move to Olympic Stadium
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 25 – West Ham United co-owner David Gold believes David Beckham could play a key role in the club’s bid to move into London’s Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.
Iraq facing international suspension again after rival factions hold meetings
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July 24 – Iraq is risking suspension from international football for the second time in three years after rival groups trying to wrestle control of the country’s Football Association held elections in separate cities today.
Head of Japan 2022 bid set to be forced out of FA
July 24 – Japan’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup is set to be thrown into crisis with Motoaki Inukai, who is heading the campaign, set to be forced out after a row over “forceful” style of management.
Wells set to take new legal action against IFA and Kennedy
July 23 – The recriminations over the sacking of Howard Wells (pictured) as chief executive of the Irish Football Association (IFA) are set to continue after he threatened new legal action against them and Raymond Kennedy, whose handling of the affair has led to him having to step down as President.
Australia 2022 cleared of breaking rules by FIFA
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 22 – Australian officials behind the country’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup, including Frank Lowy (pictured), have been cleared by FIFA of breaking the rules by giving unauthorised gifts to voters, it was announced today.
Triesman claims England bid is regarded higher overseas than at home
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 22 – Lord Triesman has claimed that England’s World Cup bid has been better received abroad than at home.