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The Fifa Names In the Frame

The Fifa Names In the Frame

No fewer than eight of the 24 members of FIFA's executive committee have been accused of acting improperly, and in some cases receiving bribes, in relation to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids. These are the allegations: 11 May 2011
Cameron Attacks 'Murky' World of Football Governance

Cameron Attacks 'Murky' World of Football Governance

David Cameron attacked the "murky" world of football governance today - saying publicly that he was personally misled by a number of FIFA executives over England's failed 2018 World Cup bid. 10 Jan 2011
Blatter: England Bad Losers

Blatter: England Bad Losers

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described England as "bad losers" over the fall-out from the failed 2018 World Cup bid. 9 Dec 2010
Boyce Calls for End to World Cup Vote Secrecy

Boyce Calls for End to World Cup Vote Secrecy

Future FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has called for the secret vote for World Cups to be scrapped. 7 Dec 2010
'World Cup Could Lessen Racism In Russia'

'World Cup Could Lessen Racism In Russia'

West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie hopes the award of the 2018 World Cup to Russia might help extinguish problems of racism in the country. 7 Dec 2010
Hiddink Sees Russian Benefits

Hiddink Sees Russian Benefits

GUUS Hiddink believes the decision to hand the 2018 World Cup to Russia will be hugely beneficial for the country. 3 Dec 2010
Beckham Maintains His Dignity

Beckham Maintains His Dignity

David Beckham was gracious in defeat as the blow of losing the vote to host the 2018 World Cup to Russia sank in. 3 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
President Revels In Russian Win

President Revels In Russian Win

RUSSIAN president Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed the news that the 2018 World Cup is coming to his country but immediately turned his focus to delivering the event. 3 Dec 2010
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Russia Bid

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Russia Bid

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup - here Press Association Sport's chief reporter Martyn Ziegler looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the successful bid. 3 Dec 2010
Spanish Federation Magnaniomous In Defeat

Spanish Federation Magnaniomous In Defeat

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) have congratulated Russia and Qatar on their successful bids to stage the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. 3 Dec 2010
Ferdinand 'Gutted' By World Cup Bid Failure

Ferdinand 'Gutted' By World Cup Bid Failure

England captain Rio Ferdinand has led the reaction to the failed World Cup 2018 bid, describing himself as "gutted". 3 Dec 2010
Russia To Host 2018 World Cup

Russia To Host 2018 World Cup

RUSSIA will host the 2018 World Cup, FIFA have revealed. 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
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
How the 2018 and 2022 World Cup Votes Will Work

How the 2018 and 2022 World Cup Votes Will Work

The 22 members of FIFA's executive committee will meet tomorrow to vote on the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. 2 Dec 2010

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