Martyn Ziegler

Acting FA Boss Quits In Protest

Acting FA Boss Quits In Protest

THE Football Association's acting chairman Roger Burden has launched an astonishing attack on FIFA in the wake of England's 2018 World Cup defeat saying the world governing body cannot be trusted. 4 Dec 2010
FIFA Members Cite Media As Issue

FIFA Members Cite Media As Issue

England's 2018 World Cup campaign was killed by broken promises to a prince and a prime minister - but FIFA members today continued to insist the British media were to blame. 4 Dec 2010
England Urged To Avoid Bidding Until FIFA Changes

England Urged To Avoid Bidding Until FIFA Changes

England should not bother bidding for the World Cup again until FIFA change their system, 2018 bid chief Andy Anson said today as English football came to terms with the devastating defeat by Russia. 4 Dec 2010
England Out With Only Two Votes

England Out With Only Two Votes

ENGLAND suffered a humiliating defeat in their attempt to win the 2018 World Cup and were eliminated in the first round with two votes. 3 Dec 2010
England Hope for Concacaf Block Vote

England Hope for Concacaf Block Vote

England's 2018's World Cup hopes were given a further lift after a key meeting between FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner and Prince William. 2 Dec 2010
Blatter Prepares for 2022 Examination

Blatter Prepares for 2022 Examination

THE RACE to host the 2022 World Cup may have been a sideshow in Europe compared to the contest for 2018, but for FIFA the outcome is potentially a bigger deal. 2 Dec 2010
Putin to Miss World Cup Vote

Putin to Miss World Cup Vote

England's 2018 World Cup bid received a huge boost today after Vladimir Putin, prime minister of Russia, confirmed he would not be travelling to Zurich for the World Cup vote. 2 Dec 2010
Hayatou: Panorama Show Won't Affect My Vote

Hayatou: Panorama Show Won't Affect My Vote

Issa Hayatou, the FIFA vice-president accused by BBC Panorama of taking bribes, today insisted he was innocent - and that he would not take out his anger on England's 2018 World Cup bid. 1 Dec 2010
Warner Enjoys Meeting With Cameron

Warner Enjoys Meeting With Cameron

FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner today handed England's 2018 World Cup bid a significant boost after meeting Prime Minister David Cameron by praising English football's international development work. 1 Dec 2010
Hayatou to Face IOC Investigation

Hayatou to Face IOC Investigation

BBC Panorama's claims of corruption against FIFA vice-president Issa Hayatou are to be investigated by the International Olympic Committee. 30 Nov 2010
Warner Brushes Aside Allegations

Warner Brushes Aside Allegations

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has brushed aside last night's controversial BBC Panorama programme insisting he has no interest in the claims made. 30 Nov 2010
Australia Blow In FIFA Cash Report

Australia Blow In FIFA Cash Report

AUSTRALIA'S 2022 bid has come out bottom of a FIFA study assessing the economic value of a World Cup in all bidding countries to the game's world governing body. 30 Nov 2010
Bid Team  Blast Panorama 'Embarrassment"

Bid Team Blast Panorama 'Embarrassment"

England 2018 World Cup leaders have reacted with fury to BBC Panorama's investigation into FIFA and branded the programme "an embarrassment" but UEFA president Michel Platini insisted it should not affect their bid. 30 Nov 2010
TV Accuses Three Fifa Members

TV Accuses Three Fifa Members

BBC Panorama have accused three FIFA executive committee members of taking bribes in a programme which England's 2018 World Cup bid leaders fear could further harm their chances of winning the tournament later this week. 30 Nov 2010
Cameron Admits to Panorama Frustration

Cameron Admits to Panorama Frustration

PRIME Minister David Cameron has spoken of his frustration that Panorama will screen an investigation into FIFA just three days before the World Cup vote. 27 Nov 2010
Big Guns Head for Zurich

Big Guns Head for Zurich

FIVE former England internationals will join Prince William, David Cameron and David Beckham as part of the England 2018 delegation in Zurich next week. 26 Nov 2010
From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Evidence of a burgeoning friendship between FIFA member Chuck Blazer and Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin will cause further jitters among England's 2018 World Cup bid team. 26 Nov 2010
Bin Hammam Backs Iberian Bid

Bin Hammam Backs Iberian Bid

THE QATARI president of the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed for the first time that he will support England's rivals Spain/Portugal's bid for the 2018 World Cup. 26 Nov 2010
South American Blow to England Cup Bid

South American Blow to England Cup Bid

England's 2018 bid hopes have been dealt a blow after it was reported that South America's three FIFA members will all vote for Spain/Portugal next week. 25 Nov 2010
Warner Dismissive of Panorama Investigation

Warner Dismissive of Panorama Investigation

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has renewed his attack on BBC Panorama's investigation into World Cup bidding by claiming the programme will have "negative fall-out" for England's World Cup bid. 25 Nov 2010
Uefa to Probe Real Red Cards

Uefa to Probe Real Red Cards

UEFA's disciplinary unit has launched an investigation into whether Real Madrid players Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso deliberately incurred red cards. 25 Nov 2010