Thompson named new 2018 bid leaderFormer FA Chairman Geoff Thompson has been named as the new leader of the England 2018 World Cup bid after former head man Lord Triesman stood down over the weekend. |
Triesman loses 2018 post after “bribe” remarksLord Triesman has today stepped down as England 2018 bid leader and FA chief executive after remarks claiming that Spain would withdraw their bid if Russian officials helped bribe referees at the 2010 World Cup in their favour. |
England hand over 2018 bid bookEngland icon David Beckham has handed over England’s 2018 bid book to FIFA President Sepp Blatter at a conference in Zurich. |
Japan pull out of 2018 bidThe Japanese football association have decided to withdraw from the race to host the 2018 World Cup although they still plan to campaign for the 2022 tournament. |