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England 2018 Fight for FIFA Favour

England 2018 Fight for FIFA Favour

The leaders of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup have launched a last-ditch effort to prevent FIFA from turning against their campaign. 5 Nov 2010
I'm Proud to Be English, Says Beckham

I'm Proud to Be English, Says Beckham

David Beckham today denied reports that he wanted US citizenship. 5 Nov 2010
England 2018 Chiefs Fear Media Backlash

England 2018 Chiefs Fear Media Backlash

England 2018 leaders have admitted that an undercover investigation into FIFA by a British newspaper has "significantly damaged" their bid to host the World Cup. 5 Nov 2010
Derby Rivals Meet In Carling Cup

Derby Rivals Meet In Carling Cup

An eye-catching West Midlands derby between bitter rivals Birmingham and Aston Villa was the standout tie in today's draw for the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup. 30 Oct 2010
Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology

Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology

ENGLAND 2018 have welcomed an apology from Russia's sports minister which has defused tension between the rival World Cup bid teams. 29 Oct 2010
Russian Official Brands England 2018 As Comical

Russian Official Brands England 2018 As Comical

England 2018 have been described as "absolutely primitive" and "comical" by a senior figure in Russian football over their World Cup bid tactics. 28 Oct 2010
Russia's 'Primitive' Dig At England Bid

Russia's 'Primitive' Dig At England Bid

The war of words between England and Russia's 2018 World Cup bids has intensified with England being called "absolutely primitive" by the honorary president of the Russian Football Union for their decision to make a formal complaint to FIFA about their bid rivals. 28 Oct 2010
Man United Snap Up Nobby Stiles World Cup Medal

Man United Snap Up Nobby Stiles World Cup Medal

A 1966 World Cup winners' medal belonging to England player Nobby Stiles was bought for a record-breaking sum by his former club today. 28 Oct 2010
England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa

England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa

FIFA will tomorrow begin their final executive committee before the World Cup vote with another headache to deal with following England 2018's formal complaint against the head of Russia's bid. 27 Oct 2010
England Bid Team Lodge Complaint

England Bid Team Lodge Complaint

England 2018 bid chiefs have made a formal complaint to FIFA about the head of Russia's rival campaign after he make derogatory comments about London. 27 Oct 2010
EPL Wrap: Blues Clear At Summit

EPL Wrap: Blues Clear At Summit

CHELSEA eased into a five-point lead at the top of the English Premier League overnight after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton. 24 Oct 2010
Future Looks Brighter for Pompey

Future Looks Brighter for Pompey

Portsmouth's future should be assured tonight after lawyers representing former owner Sacha Gaydamak revealed an agreement with the club should be signed tonight. 24 Oct 2010
Administrator Optimistic On Pompey Future

Administrator Optimistic On Pompey Future

PORTSMOUTH administrator Andrew Andronikou remains hopeful creditor Alexandre Gaydamak will back down from his demands and prevent the club going into liquidation. 23 Oct 2010
Gazza Held In Drugs Raid

Gazza Held In Drugs Raid

Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for drugs offences, sources said today. 22 Oct 2010
Gazza Warned He Could Be Jailed for Drink-Driving

Gazza Warned He Could Be Jailed for Drink-Driving

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was warned today he could be jailed after he admitted driving while more than four times the legal alcohol limit. 20 Oct 2010
World Cup Race Turns Ugly

World Cup Race Turns Ugly

RUSSIA'S 2018 World Cup bid leader has highlighted London's "high crime rate" and youth alcohol problems - which appears to contravene FIFA rules about commenting on rival bidders. 19 Oct 2010

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