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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
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
All-Star Support for Iberian Bid

All-Star Support for Iberian Bid

Iberian superstars past and present will be part of the Spain/Portugal delegation that will be in Zurich next week to support their countries' bid to stage the 2018 World Cup, including Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas. 25 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
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
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
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
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
High Praise For Australia WC Bid

High Praise For Australia WC Bid

AUSTRALIA's bid for the 2022 World Cup will be given a glowing recommendation when FIFA officially publishes its evaluation report of the bidding countries tonight. 17 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
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
Sunday Times Probe 'Unethical'

Sunday Times Probe 'Unethical'

A SENIOR FIFA figure has condemned a controversial undercover investigation into corruption and World Cup bidding as "unethical". 2 Nov 2010
England 2018 Team Ready to Drop Russia Complaint

England 2018 Team Ready to Drop Russia Complaint

England 2018 are ready to withdraw their complaint to FIFA against the head of Russia's World Cup bid after receiving an apology from the Russian sports minister. 29 Oct 2010

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