Qatar World Cup bid boosted by massive tourist investment
May 5 – Qatar’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup has been boosted after $20 billion (£13 billion) was set aside for tourism investment.
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South African World Cup ticket rush cools
May 5 – More than half of the 500,000 World Cup tickets offered for cash sales are still available, South African officials have admitted with just over a month until the start of the tournament.
Exclusive: South Korean World Cup bid leader to support North Korea in South Africa
By David Owen
May 5 – One of the leaders of South Korea’s 2022 World Cup bid is planning to attend one of North Korea’s forthcoming World Cup matches, in a fresh indication of how the bid could help foster better relations between the two countries.
Blatter praises Russia’s “remarkable” World Cup bid
By Andrew Warshaw
May 4 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has wracked up the tension ahead of next week’s 2018 and 2022 World Cup bid book handover by labelling Russia’s campaign as “remarkable”.
Japan drops 2018 World Cup bid to focus on 2022
May 4 – Japan has dropped its bid to host the 2018 World Cup and instead concentrate on its campaign for the 2022 tournament, the country’s Football Association President Motoaki Inukai (pictured right) said.
Brazil preparations for 2014 World Cup behind schedule already FIFA reveal
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May 3 – Preparations for the 2014 World Cup have been slammed by FIFA, who have said that “it is amazing how Brazil is already late”.
South African construction workers given free World Cup tickets
May 3 – Construction workers who built South Africa’s stadiums for the 2010 World Cup were today given free tickets by the organisers to watch the matches.
Hiddink wins support of Chung for Netherlands-Belgium World Cup bid
May 2 – Former South Korean national team coach Guus Hiddink and FIFA vice-president President Chung Mong-Joon have pledged to cooperate on their nation’s respective bids to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup competitions.
Relegation does not stop World Cup dream claim Plymouth
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May 2 – Plymouth Argyle’s relegation from the Championship will not affect plans to redevelop its Home Park stadium in time to host matches if England are chosen to host the World Cup in 2018, club officials promised today.
Australian World Cup offers “exceptional” opportunity claims Cahill
May 1 – Everton midfield player Tim Cahill (pictured) has claimed that Australia offers FIFA an “exceptional” opportunity if they are chosen to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.
Row over MCG threatens Australian World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
April 30 – Australia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup has hit a major barrier which could seriously undermine it after it was reported Australian rules officials are demanding up to $100 million (£61 million) to allow them to use the iconic-Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
England 2018 appoints company to drive foreign internet support for World Cup bid
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April 30 – England have appointed an independent search marketing consultancy to try to gather more support on the internet for its bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
Qatar World Cup bid boosted by state-of-the-art stadium plan
By Duncan Mackay in Dubai
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
April 28 – Qatar today unveiled a $4 billion (£2.6 billion) plan here to build or renovate 12 stadiums with high-tech cooling systems as part of its bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
Premier League clubs to show support for England 2018
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April 28 – Every Premier League club in the country is to show its support to England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup with a series of activities for the last two weeks of the season, it has been announced.
Hiddink claims Holland and Belgium World Cup bid can learn from South Korea
April 27 – Guus Hiddink has led a delegation from the Netherlands and Belgium bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup to South Korea, where he is still considered a national hero after leading the national team to third place at the tournament in 2002.