Blatter visits Moscow again to boost Russia World Cup bid
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By Andrew Warshaw
January 22 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter is in Moscow for an update on the country’s bid to stage the 2018 World Cup.
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Exclusive: Ginola targets Platini to get him to back England World Cup bid
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By Andrew Warshaw
January 21 – One of David Ginola’s first priorities in his role as the latest ambassador to be unveiled by England’s 2018 World Cup bid team will be to lobby UEFA President Michel Platini.
Beckenbauer claims German fans put off World Cup by security fears and prices
By Duncan Mackay
January 20 – Security fears and the high cost of travel is putting German fans off travelling to support their team at the World Cup in South Africa later this year, Franz Beckenbauer has claimed.
Fowler and other A-League players to show support for Australia World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
January 20 – Players in the Hyundai A-League, including former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler (pictured), and clubs will show their support for Australia’s bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022 this weekend in the first of two “Come Play!” days this year.
Parreira and South African league at loggerheads over World Cup preparations
January 19 – A row has broken out in South Africa after Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (pictured) refused a request from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for a week’s extension to the season because he fears it would jeopardise his team’s preparations for the World Cup.
South Africa simplify World Cup ticket procedures
January 18 – South Africans will be able to buy World Cup tickets over the counter, Danny Jordaan (pictured) promised today, following complaints that the existing sales system is too complicated for local fans.
Australian anger over Prince William support for England 2018 growing
By Duncan Mackay
January 18 – Prince William (pictured) has again been attacked for supporting England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup ahead of Australia’s, even though he is one day set to become the country’s head of state.
Durban unveil plans for World Cup countdown celebration
January 17 – Durban is planning to hold a special 100 Days Celebration for the World Cup at its spectacular Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 2.
Miami will be great World Cup host promise Florida officials
January 16 – Tickets for Miami, a controversial choice to host matches if the United States bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, will sell out in 24 hours, a leading official there has predicted.
Lobbying firm that made Rudd donation worked for FFA
By Duncan Mackay
January 16 – The row between the football codes in Australia have taken another twist after it emerged that Hawker Britton, a lobbying group who gave donations to Kevin Rudd’s election campaign, were hired to work for the country’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.
Russia World Cup bid announce another sponsor
By Duncan Mackay
January 15 – Russia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup today announced it had signed up its second sponsor of the week when law firm Yust were unveiled.
Chicago were not snubbed by World Cup bid, they withdrew over money concerns
By Duncan Mackay
January 15 – Chicago withdrew its bid to stage World Cup matches if the United States campaign to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup is successful because the city refused to underwrite a guarantee of $10 million (£6 million) following its doomed attempt to host the 2016 Olympics, it has emerged today.
Asian World Cup rivals agree to work together
January 15 – World Cup rivals Australia and Indonesia have signed an agreement to commit to closer football ties, a series of exchange programmes and more internationals between the two countries, it has been announced.
Exclusive: Asia sparks new World Cup bidding row
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By David Owen
January 12 – The hard-fought contest to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups is turning into a goldmine for world football confederations.
Exclusive: Asia sparks new World Cup bidding war
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By David Owen
January 12 – The hard-fought contest to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups is turning into a goldmine for world football confederations. Read more …