Monthly Archives: January 2010
2018 tournament may be restricted to Europe
Fifa President Sepp Blatter has revealed that a deal is being discussed where only European nations will be able to bid for the 2018 World Cup. If the agreement is implemented, it will mean that only England, Russia, Spain/Portugal and … Continue reading
Batistuta keen to see England host in 2018
The England 2018 World Cup bid has found an unlikely ally in former Argentina goal machine Gabriel Batistuta. The ex Florentina hitman is now a representative of Qatar’s 2022 campaign after ending his career with successful club side Al-Arabi. In … Continue reading
2018 bid is key to West Ham’s future
The success of the England 2018 World Cup bid could determine whether or not West Ham United will complete a ground move to the 2012 Olympic stadium in the future. New Hammers owners David Gold and David Sullivan are keen on relocating … Continue reading
Ginola becomes England bid ambassador
England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup has recruited a new ambassador in the figure of former Newcastle, Spurs and France midfielder David Ginola. The player joins various other overseas personality including John Obi Mikel, Michael Essien, Michael Ballack, Ossie Ardiles … Continue reading
USA announce prospective 2018 host cities
The United States have announced the 18 host cities that could host matches if the country’s 2018 or 2022 bid is successful. After an eight month selection process, the following cities were chosen: Atlanta, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, … Continue reading
Nottingham World Cup project moves forward
Nottingham’s plans to be a host city for the 2018 World Cup have taken a significant step forward as Rushcliffe councillors reluctantly proposed the Gamston site for development. The planned 45,000 capacity stadium, which is set to be the home … Continue reading
Australia to travel to Angola congress
Australia have announced that they will be travelling to the African congress in Angola despite Qatar denying them the opportunity to give a presentation. There had been rumours that Australia would boycott the event after Qatar moved quickly to sponsor … Continue reading
English FA set to campaign in Angola
The English 2018 bid team are to travel to Angola in a bid to appeal to the four key African voters who will decide which nations will be hosting the 2018 and 2022 World Cup. However, the FA will have … Continue reading
Fans group to involve FIFA in MK Dons row
Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association have claimed that they are ready to take their battle against Milton Keynes being used as World Cup venue to FIFA. Fans of Wimbledon are dismayed that the FA chose the controversial Milton Keynes host city bid to … Continue reading
England 2018 team refuse to get involved with Qatar row
The England 2018 bid team has decided against becoming involved in the recent row over promotion opportunities at the Confederation of African Football congress, that follows the African Nations this month. The dispute comes after 2022 bidders Qatar have sealed … Continue reading
