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MBH Denies Qatar Bribe Claims

MBH Denies Qatar Bribe Claims

MOHAMED Bin Hammam, the FIFA presidential candidate who secured the 2022 World Cup for Qatar, today denied claims the country paid bribes for votes. 12 May 2011
The Hunt For World Cup Stars

The Hunt For World Cup Stars

EXCLUSIVE: Matildas coach Tommy Sermanni has the toughest selection dilemma of his career as he looks to whittle down his squad for the upcoming World Cup. 11 May 2011
Warner Accused Over Cup Bid

Warner Accused Over Cup Bid

ENGLAND'S failed 2018 World Cup bid have revealed they refused a request from FIFA vice-president Jack Warner to fund the construction of an education centre in his native Trinidad. 11 Apr 2011
Interactive World Cup Heads To Sydney

Interactive World Cup Heads To Sydney

FOOTBALL fans and gamers have started warming up in anticipation as Sydney once again plays host to one of only 10 Global ‘Live Qualifier Events’ for the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2011. 7 Mar 2011
England Bid Attempted Qatar Alliance - Report

England Bid Attempted Qatar Alliance - Report

England's failed 2018 World Cup bid tried to secure a voting alliance with Qatar by using the Duke of York's relationship with the Qatari royal family, according to a BBC report. 5 Mar 2011
Fifa Confirm Continental World Cup Spots

Fifa Confirm Continental World Cup Spots

South America could have as many as six countries in the 2014 World Cup after FIFA today confirmed the number of places for each confederation. 4 Mar 2011
FIFA Places Stay the Same

FIFA Places Stay the Same

FIFA will keep the same number of World Cup places for each confederation for the 2014 tournament, the organisation announced today. 4 Mar 2011
Domenech Condemns France Players

Domenech Condemns France Players

Former France coach Raymond Domenech has branded members of the national team as "foolhardy brats" after speaking out for the first time about the World Cup debacle. 16 Feb 2011
Winter World Cup Would Cause Problems - Taylor

Winter World Cup Would Cause Problems - Taylor

Players' chief Gordon Taylor claims FIFA should abandon any plans to stage the 2022 World Cup in the winter because the move would be too disruptive to European football. 15 Jan 2011
Qatar Delegate Blasts FIFA

Qatar Delegate Blasts FIFA

FIFA's Qatar delegate has angrily refuted suggestions the 2022 World Cup could be staged in January or shared among the Gulf nations. 14 Jan 2011
Winter World Cup In 2022?

Winter World Cup In 2022?

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expects the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be held in January. 8 Jan 2011
Qatar To Be Sole 2022 Host

Qatar To Be Sole 2022 Host

THE President of the United Arab Emirates Football Association has insisted Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup alone. 17 Dec 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
Panorama Confirm Approach To FIFA

Panorama Confirm Approach To FIFA

BBC Panorama have already contacted FIFA and individual members about the findings of their investigations into World Cup bidding, it emerged today. 6 Nov 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
FIFA Probe Spain and Qatar Bids

FIFA Probe Spain and Qatar Bids

FIFA are investigating allegations that Spain/Portugal and Qatar colluded over vote-trading in their World Cup bid campaigns. 21 Oct 2010

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