Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane looks set to be granted an expansion just weeks after rivals Sheffield Wednesday got the go ahead to start work on Hillsborough. The Blades have submitted an application to take the capacity to 44,500 seats in a bid to host 2018 World Cup matches if Sheffield are chosen as a host [...]

Former Chelsea defender Paul Elliott will head up an 11 strong inclusivity advisory group that has been created in support of England’s 2018 World Cup bid. The group’s creation is a challenge towards international football attitudes such as racial abuse towards black players in the game.   Bid chairman Lord David Triesman said the group had [...]

Sheffield could make £300 million as a host city if they are chosen by England for their 2018 World Cup bid. This is according to Professer Chris Grattan who teaches at Sheffield Hallam University. Grattan, who was speaking at a Sheffield seminar, called for local businesses to throw their weight behind Sheffield’s bid campaign. He [...]

Sunderland’s bid to become one of England’s host cities if they win the rights to the 2018 World Cup has taken a boost as The Nolan Sisters has backed their bid. The girl group were in the North East as part of their reunion fans when the four football fans threw their weight behind the [...]

A wildlife organisation has criticised Bristol City’s stadium scheme which they say will leave the city’s environmental reputation in tatters. The Avon Wildlife Trust described the plans as “deeply flawed” and said that bats, otters, wading birds and water voles were all at risk from the football club’s plans for Ashton Vale. Steve Micklewright, Avon Wildlife [...]

FIFA’s request to suspend all rival codes for at least a month in order to host a World Cup in Australia has been met with widespread criticism. NRL clubs have threatened a revolt to suggestions that the league should shut down during July should Australia win the rights to the 2018 World Cup. Under a [...]

Former England striker Gary Lineker has stated that he is not interested in becoming the figurehead for England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. Rumours had been spreading that Lineker, England’s second highest ever goalscorer, would be asked to adopt a higher role in the bid similar to the position Sebastian Coe has during [...]

Various star studded footballers and managers from around the world have joined the campaign to support England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. England captain John Terry is joined by current teammates Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Emile Heskey and David Beckham as the FA’s attempt to win the tournament in 2018 steps [...]

Blue Square Premier side Forest Green Rovers could be set to host international players if England win the rights to the 2018 World Cup. Rovers have been nominated for a public training venue and media centre as part of Bristol’s bid to become a host city during the tournament. A statement on the club’s website read: [...]

The AFL (Australian Football League) and NRL (National Rugby League) will have to take an eight week mid season break if Australia win the rights to hosting the 2018 World Cup. The rivals would have to agree a four week closure whilst the tournament is underway and another four weeks prior to that due to FIFA regulations [...]