Monthly Archives: June 2009
Sunderland launch host city bid
Sunderland A.F.C chairman Niall Quinn and City Council leader Paul Watson have officially launched Sunderland’s bid to become a host city for the England’s World Cup bid if successful. Chairman Niall Quinn, said: “I’ve experienced first hand the huge excitement … Continue reading
Lineker backs Leicester 2018 bid
Leicester has announced their interest in becoming a host city for the 2018 World Cup if England’s bid is successful. The official launch event at the Walkers Stadium, supported by Foxes and England legend Gary Lineker, saw local representatives urging the … Continue reading
Olympic Stadium to be considered for 2018
The 2012 Olympic Stadium has been put forward as a possible football venue for the potential 2018 World Cup in London. The venue is eligable to be put forward as one of ten host venues for the Football Association’s 2018 and 2022 … Continue reading
Leicester launch 2018 host city bid
Leicester has expressed their interest in becoming a host city for the 2018 World Cup if England are successful with their proposed bis. Former Premiership star Muzzy Izzet, who reached the semi finals of the 2002 World Cup with Turkey, has joined … Continue reading
On twitter? – Follow England for the 2018 World Cup
We recently joined Twitter trying to drum up some more support for the 2018 World Cup. If you are on twitter please follow us and show us your support that way. You can find as @2018worldcup at twitter.com/2018worldcup If you … Continue reading
Australia launch 2018 & 2022 World Cup bids
Austrailia has launched their bid for the 2018 or 2022 football World Cup and have promised to bring the $3.9 billion tournament to the nation. Current rivals for the tournaments are England, USA, Mexico, Indonesia, Belgium/Holland, Spain/Portugal, Japan and Russia with South … Continue reading
Portsmouth launch 2018 city bid
Portsmouth City Council has announced that they plan to bid to become a host city if England win their proposal to stage the 2018 World Cup. The city’s slogan is “Portsmouth. People. Passion. Pride.” which helps represent Portsmouth’s future vision … Continue reading
England 2018 – what are the chances?
England have officially submitted their bid to host the 2018 World Cup which, if successful, will be 52 years after their one previous home global tournament in 1966. The question is, can England compete with the other candidates at hosting such a prestigious tournament? … Continue reading
