Martyn Ziegler

Iberia Confident Votes In The Bag

Iberia Confident Votes In The Bag

THE HEAD of Spain/Portugal's World Cup 2018 bid has claimed they already have as many as eight of the 22 FIFA votes in the bag. 23 Nov 2010
FIFA Execs Clash Over Qatar Bid

FIFA Execs Clash Over Qatar Bid

A WAR of words has broken out at the highest level of FIFA over criticism of Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid due to extreme temperatures in the country in June and July. 23 Nov 2010
England Bid Team Make Final Push

England Bid Team Make Final Push

England 2018 have dispatched envoys across the world this week in a last effort to secure votes ahead of next week's World Cup vote. 23 Nov 2010
Warner Blasts Panorama

Warner Blasts Panorama

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has hit out at BBC Panorama's investigation into World Cup bidding by claiming it has been "deliberately designed to negatively impact" on England's chances of hosting the 2018 tournament. 23 Nov 2010
Wimbledon Clash Worries FIFA

Wimbledon Clash Worries FIFA

An inspection report on England's 2018 World Cup bid has raised the issue of Wimbledon tennis having an impact on the tournament. 20 Nov 2010
Blatter: England Bid Not Damaged By Investigation

Blatter: England Bid Not Damaged By Investigation

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today said he believes England's bid for the 2018 World Cup bid will not be damaged by the fall-out of the Sunday Times investigation. 20 Nov 2010
UK PM Cameron Invites Warner to Lunch

UK PM Cameron Invites Warner to Lunch

Prime Minister David Cameron has telephoned FIFA's vice-president Jack Warner to invite him to lunch in an effort to boost England's hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup. 19 Nov 2010
Six Suspended on Shameful Day for Fifa

Six Suspended on Shameful Day for Fifa

One of FIFA's most senior figures has become the first official from the organisation ever to be banned for bribery after six officials were punished following a corruption scandal. 19 Nov 2010
Report's Concern Over Russian And Qatar Bids

Report's Concern Over Russian And Qatar Bids

A confidential FIFA report has rated England's bid for 2018 World Cup 'low risk' both in terms of the overall operational and legal risk but has raised serious criticisms of Russia, it can be revealed. 18 Nov 2010
FIFA to Rule on Corruption Accused Pair

FIFA to Rule on Corruption Accused Pair

FIFA's ethics committee will announce tomorrow whether they are taking action against the two executive members accused of asking for money in exchange for World Cup votes. 18 Nov 2010
Report Blow to Qatar Cup Hopes

Report Blow to Qatar Cup Hopes

FIFA's inspectors have delivered a hammer blow to Qatar's hopes of hosting the 2022 World Cup. 18 Nov 2010
FIFA Rep Turns Heat On Qatar Bid

FIFA Rep Turns Heat On Qatar Bid

A SENIOR USA FIFA figure has questioned Qatar's claims that air-conditioning could allow a 2022 World Cup to take place in their searing summer heat. 17 Nov 2010
Glazers to Pay Off £220 Million Pik Debt

Glazers to Pay Off £220 Million Pik Debt

The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, are set to pay off £220million of their high-interest PIK loans. 16 Nov 2010
England Look to Minimise World Cup Bid Damage

England Look to Minimise World Cup Bid Damage

England 2018 bid leaders have sent a letter to all FIFA executive committee members to try to repair the damage caused by two media investigations into World Cup bidding. 15 Nov 2010
Prince William and Cameron to Back World Cup Bid

Prince William and Cameron to Back World Cup Bid

Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron will be part of England's delegation for next month's vote for the 2018 World Cup hosts, according to a confidential FIFA list. 12 Nov 2010
Dein Holds Blatter Talks To Save English Bid

Dein Holds Blatter Talks To Save English Bid

England 2018's international president David Dein has met FIFA president Sepp Blatter in Zurich in an effort to revive the struggling bid to host the World Cup. 12 Nov 2010
World Cup Bids Hit By New Row

World Cup Bids Hit By New Row

FIFA's bidding process for the World Cup is under scrutiny again after confirmation of a notorious note passed between two executive members. 11 Nov 2010
Allardyce - I'm Not Bitter Towards Newcastle

Allardyce - I'm Not Bitter Towards Newcastle

Sam Allardyce insists he harbours no bitterness towards Newcastle despite claiming he was not given enough time at the club. 10 Nov 2010
Corruption Claims Have Damaged Fifa - Ogura

Corruption Claims Have Damaged Fifa - Ogura

A member of FIFA's ruling executive committee has admitted that claims of corruption in the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup have damaged the world governing body's reputation. 9 Nov 2010
England Chances Unaffected By Carroll Claims

England Chances Unaffected By Carroll Claims

Andy Carroll is still in contention for England selection despite more allegations about the Newcastle striker's private life. 8 Nov 2010
Now England Chiefs Fear New Revelations Will Kill Bid

Now England Chiefs Fear New Revelations Will Kill Bid

England 2018 chiefs have visited BBC director-general Mark Thompson to express fears that a Panorama investigation into FIFA could fatally harm their World Cup bid. 5 Nov 2010