Exclusive: Temarii insists “I’m innocent”
By Andrew Warshaw
October 19 – One of the two senior FIFA officials at the centre of the World Cup cash-for-votes scandal insists he is totally innocent and is determined to clear his name.
Russian World Cup bid chief Sorokin blasts London’s “high crime and alcohol consumption”
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 19 – Russia could be the latest country to face accusations of breaking FIFA’s strict code of ethics in the latest row to undermine bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
World Cup corruption scandal grows with bidding countries now under investigation
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 18 – At least two of the nine bidding candidates for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup were sensationally placed under formal examination for alleged collusion today as the cash-for-votes probe intensified.
Exclusive: Disgraced FIFA Executive Committee members facing sack
By Andrew Warshaw
October 17 – Football’s world governing body is coming under mounting pressure to sack the two senior executives at the heart of the votes-for-cash World Cup scandal.
We are in this for the long-term, insist new Liverpool owners
By Andrew Warshaw
October 17 – Liverpool’s new co-owner insists his organisation is in it for the long term and will not sell the club short in its quest to get back to winning ways.
Corruption claims against World Cup voters
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 16 – Two members of FIFA’s ruling Executive Committee have allegedly offered to sell their votes to the United States in the battle to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, it was reported tonight.
Boston Red Sox owners complete Liverpool takeover
By Andrew Warshaw
October 15 - Liverpool’s future was finally secured today after New England Sports Ventures (NESV) completed their £300 million takeover, bringing to an end an ownership wrangle that threatened to seriously derail the legendary club.
USA withdraws from race to stage 2018 World Cup
By Andrew Warshaw
October 15 – The United States has finally withdrawn from the race to stage the 2018 World Cup and will exclusively focus on the 2022 campaign along with Australia, Qatar, Japan and South Korea.
Australia “almost scrapped World Cup bid” after row over stadium
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 15 – Australia came close to scrapping its 2022 World Cup bid because of a festering row over using Melbourne’s world-famous stadium. Read more …
Russia World Cup has “very big” chance predicts Putin
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 14 – Russia has a “very big” chance of beating England to win its bid to host the 2018 World Cup, the country’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin predicted today.
Lowy thumbs up for Australia World Cup bid but still has fears
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 14 – Frank Lowy believes that Australia have enough votes to win its bid to host the 2022 World Cup but admitted he cannot guarantee that everyone will keep their promise to back their campaign.
Liverpool future in doubt after Texas court backs Hicks and Gillett
October 13 – Liverpool’s future remains shrouded in dispute after Tom Hicks and George Gillett tonight went to a court in Texas to try to block the sale to New England Sports Ventures (NESV), owners of the Boston Red Sox.
Rio Ferdinand: England’s passion for football “will be felt all over the globe”
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It is an important week for English football.
England faced another crucial game at Wembley, and we are approaching the final stages of the race to see who will host the 2018 World Cup.
The players feel together with the fans, pulling in one direction – we are England United. Read more …
Cameron meets Blatter at Downing Street
By David Owen
October 13 – British Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed Sepp Blatter to Downing Street in the latest meeting between FIFA top brass and political leaders from countries bidding to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Branding firm joins Qatar 2022 Bid sponsors
October 13 - Leading international branding agency Lambie-Nairn has joined the list of organisations sponsoring Qatar’s bid to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup.