Aussie football chiefs sign historic National Charter
October 8 – Football administrators in Australia have agreed to a “unified and unprecedented commitment” to work together in the best interests of the game.
World Cup
Best candidate “may not get to host World Cup”
By Andrew Warshaw
October 8 – The head of the Asian football federation has hinted that the most deserving candidate may not necessarily win the race to the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Dirty tricks claim in World Cup bidding war
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 7 – The bidding war for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has exploded into controversy with allegations of dirty tricks.
World Cup stadiums “won’t become white elephants”
By Andrew Warshaw in London
October 6 – The boss of last summer’s World Cup in South Africa insists most of the stadiums will not be turned into white elephants – despite a growing debate over whether millions of dollars were unnecessarily spent on constructing new venues.
Qatar showcases 2022 World Cup stadium at Leaders in Football
October 6- Plans for a stunning centrepiece World Cup stadium have been unveiled by Qatar’s 2022 Bid Committee during the Leaders in Football conference in London today.
England hope new 2018 blueprint will be vote winner
By Andrew Warshaw
October 6 – England’s bid to stage the 2018 World Cup has moved up a gear with an 18-point plan to try and capture enough votes on December. 2.
World Cup bidding rivals battle it out at Leaders in Football conference
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 5 – The bidding war for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups reaches a pivotal landmark today when the respective candidates go head to head at the Leaders in Football conference in London.
Australian World Cup bid revved up after new Prime Minister meets Blatter
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 3 – Australia’s new Prime Minister Julia Gillard (pictured) has met FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Zurich tonight on her first overseas trip as the country’s leader.
Bristol City make public protest against World Cup stadium snub
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 2 – Bristol City used today’s Championship match against Norwich City at Ashton Gate to launch a counter-protest against plans to stop them building their new stadium which could host World Cup games if England’s bid to host the 2018 tournament is successful.
Korea has as much chance for 2022 World Cup as rivals claims Chung
By Andrew Warshaw
October 2 – FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon (pictured) insists South Korea has as good a chance as anyone of hosting the 2022 World Cup bid despite its status as rank outsider.
‘Becks effect’ could secure England 2018 World Cup, says Coe
By Andrew Warshaw
October 1 – David Beckham’s ambassadorial role has put England in a strong position to win the right to stage the 2018 World Cup.
Mouthwatering Brazil v Argentina clash in Qatar
By Andrew Warshaw
September 29 – Fierce rivals Brazil and Argentina will meet in a prestige friendly in Qatar in the latest high-profile attempt by the oil-rich Gulf nation to prove it can stage top-class football – despite the region’s notoriously stifling heat.
Dein predicts United States will pull out of 2018 World Cup bid soon
By Andrew Warshaw in London
September 28 – David Dein (pictured right), one of the key members of England’s 2018 World Cup bid team, has added his name to those who believe it is only a matter of time before the United States withdraw from the running in order to concentrate on the 2022 tournament.
Becks woos Warner in Trinidad
September 26 – David Beckham’s quest to help England stage the 2018 World Cup reached another important landmark at the FIFA under-17 women’s World Cup in Trinidad where South Korea beat Japan in Saturday’s final.
Russia hoping Sochi 2014 launchpad for Russia 2018 World Cup bid
By Andrew Warshaw in Sochi
September 23 – Russian officials are hoping that the choice of Sochi to host the 2014 Winter Olympics will boost their chances of landing the 2018 World Cup as well.