Story Archive: Bidding For The World Cup
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Fans Slammed as Fresh Racism Row Threatens Russian World Cup Bid
7/9/10 Russian Football Union President Sergei Fursenko says that Russian fans' behaviour is "incompatible with football" after fascist slogans allegedly chanted at Euro-qualifier, threatening to undermine the country's World Cup bid... Refuses to be drawn on rumours of "fifth column" stalking Russian bid and promises "unprecedented" World Cup investment.
Man Utd Boss Restates England Bid Confidence; Mayor Bloomberg's FIFA Reception
7/9/10 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says England have a "great chance" of winning the race to host the 2018 World Cup finals... New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg hosts a reception for FIFA's six man inspection team and US host city colleagues... Japan appoint new national coach Alberto Zaccheroni a 2022 bid ambassador
Platini: US World Cup Bid 90% Chance of 2018 Withdrawal; Legacy Hints
3/9/2010 UEFA President and FIFA Ex-co member Michel Platini says that he is "90 per cent confident" that the USA will withdraw from the running to host the 2018 World Cup, leaving the way open for one of the four European candidate nations... Tells British newspaper that FIFA may go for a legacy bid again, but warns on deliverability.
FIFA Dismisses Concerns About Iberian Bid Disharmony
3/9/10 FIFA casts aside doubts that disharmony between the Spanish and Portuguese governments could derail the joint Iberian World Cup bid and promises a "very positive" inspection report.
GoUSAbid.com Records One Millionth Supporter for US World Cup Bid
Iberian Bid Steps Out of Shadows as FIFA Land in Portugal
2/9/2010 FIFA's inspection of the Iberian World Cup bid wraps up this evening in Lisbon, but despite the buoyancy of Spanish politicians and media as well as a renewed PR effort by the bid, doubts remain about its chances in December.
Newsdesk - American Airlines Sponsors US World Cup Bid; Umbro England Partnership
1/9/2010 American Airlines is the latest sponsor of the US World Cup bid, the second partnership announced by the bid this week... Umbro has extended its long-running sponsorship of the England football team until 2018... CONCACAF seeks Brazil 2014 qualifying changes.
Sydney Olympics Leader Boosts Australia World Cup Bid; Mourinho Meets FIFA
1/9/2010 Former Sydney Olympics Minister Michael Knight says Australia has all the right credentials to host a spectacular World Cup in 2022... Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho along with Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo sprinkle some star dust on the Spain-Portugal bid campaign during FIFA's inspection tour... Holland-Belgium highlights green bid credentials
Carlos Queiroz Ban Threatens to Tarnish Iberian World Cup Bid Inspection
31/8/2010 A tour of Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium is one of the highlights on day two of FIFA's inspection of the Iberian bid... But the bid campaign could be undermined by a row between the Portuguese Football Federation and national coach Carlos Queiroz following his six-month ban today for insulting anti-doping officials at a pre-World Cup training session.
MLS-Adidas Deal Boosts USA World Cup Bid as FIFA Inspection Looms
30/8/2010 Major League Soccer chief Don Garber announces a new eight-year sponsorship deal with Adidas worth an estimated $200 million. The USA World Cup bid will use the agreement to underline their commitment to youth development to a FIFA inspection team visiting next week.
Exclusive - USA World Cup Bid Chief Reveals FIFA Inspection Schedule
30/8/2010 USA World Cup bid CEO David Downs talks to INSIDER about the "very ambitious" schedule his team have in store for FIFA's inspection team next week and why his country has no plans to drop out of the race to host the 2018 finals. INSIDER's James Corbett reports.
The Monday Briefing - FIFA Inspectors Arrive in Spain; Euro 2012 Preparations
30/8/2010 World Football Insider rounds up the ten things you need to know about the global football business today.
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