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Milton Keynes to promote host city bid
Milton Keynes, who have been selected as one of England’s provisional host cities, will be given the opportunity to promote their bid as the MK Dons stadium will host it’s first international match. The stadium, which was opened in 2007, … 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
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
Fear for Sheffield’s 2018 dream as ground row continues
Sheffield’s status as a potential host city for 2018 could be in jeopardy after the fallout between Hillsborough being chosen over Bramall Lane continued. It is feared that Sheffield could lose their host city billing if they do not begin … Continue reading
Work on new Liverpool ground to begin in April
Construction on Liverpool’s new multi million pound stadium, that will eventually replace Anfield, will begin in April according to the leader of the Liverpool city council. Councillor Warren Bradley has revealed that Liverpool are confident of finding the money necessary … Continue reading
Sheffield United to take legal action over 2018 snub
Sheffield United have decided to take legal action over the decision to award Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough stadium ahead of their own Bramall Lane ground. The case rests on the claim from United that Wednesday received preferential treatment from Sheffield County … Continue reading
Manchester MP hits out at cost of World Cup
A Manchester MP has hit out at the news that taxpayers will have to pay a proportion of the funding if England win the rights to the 2018 World Cup bid. Manchester City Council has estimated that they would have … Continue reading
Tottenham aim to beat Olympic stadium
London based club Tottenham Hotspur are convinced that their prospective new 56,000 capacity stadium will be chosen ahead of the 2012 Olympic Stadium in London if England win the rights to the 2018 World Cup. Wembley and the Emirates Stadium … Continue reading
Bristol drop housing plans from new stadium project
Championship club Bristol City has revealed that they have halted plans to build houses in the shadow of the new potential 2018 World Cup stadium at Ashton Vale. The Bristol City Council has given the overall project the go ahead … Continue reading
