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Lowy: Oz Can Beat Cash Report

Lowy: Oz Can Beat Cash Report

A POOR revenue report will not ruin Australia's chances of hosting the 2022 World Cup, according to bid organisers. 1 Dec 2010
Hayatou: Panorama Show Won't Affect My Vote

Hayatou: Panorama Show Won't Affect My Vote

Issa Hayatou, the FIFA vice-president accused by BBC Panorama of taking bribes, today insisted he was innocent - and that he would not take out his anger on England's 2018 World Cup bid. 1 Dec 2010
Temarii: I Won't Quit

Temarii: I Won't Quit

AUSTRALIA'S bid to host the 2022 World Cup suffered another major blow today with suspended Oceania chief Reynald Temarii refusing to hand over his FIFA vote. 1 Dec 2010
Warner Brushes Aside Allegations

Warner Brushes Aside Allegations

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has brushed aside last night's controversial BBC Panorama programme insisting he has no interest in the claims made. 30 Nov 2010
Australia Blow In FIFA Cash Report

Australia Blow In FIFA Cash Report

AUSTRALIA'S 2022 bid has come out bottom of a FIFA study assessing the economic value of a World Cup in all bidding countries to the game's world governing body. 30 Nov 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
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
Oz Bid May Get Oceania Boost

Oz Bid May Get Oceania Boost

AUSTRALIA'S World Cup bid has been given a boost with FIFA expected to restore Oceania's right to use a vote in the 2022 poll. 29 Nov 2010
FFA Rolls Out GG to Head Bid

FFA Rolls Out GG to Head Bid

THE UK has Prince William, the USA has Bill Clinton and today Football Federation Australia unveiled the Governor General as their secret weapon dignitary to lead the World Cup 2022 bid. 24 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
Oz Blow As FIFA Pair Found Guilty

Oz Blow As FIFA Pair Found Guilty

FIFA executive committee members Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii have been suspended over corruption allegations, jeopardising Australia's World Cup 2022 bid. 18 Nov 2010
FIFA's Verdict On Oz Rivals

FIFA's Verdict On Oz Rivals

FIFA’S bid evaluation report has highlighted some of the pros and cons of other World Cup bids for both the 2018 and 2022 events.Here are some main points. 18 Nov 2010
Twin Vote Was Bad Move - Bin Hammam

Twin Vote Was Bad Move - Bin Hammam

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam believes FIFA should never again allow the hosting rights for two World Cups to be voted on at the same time. 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
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
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