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Divided England 2018 World Cup Bid 'In Chaos'

Divided England 2018 World Cup Bid 'In Chaos'

England 2018 need to send out an SOS to Gary Lineker to rescue the campaign, according to bid envoy Richard Caborn. 26 Nov 2009
Olympic Stadium In World Cup Running

Olympic Stadium In World Cup Running

The 2012 Olympic Stadium is set to be named tomorrow as one of four stadiums put forward by London as host venues for England's 2018 World Cup bid - but that will not end the debate over its future. 26 Nov 2009
ACT Play Hardball On WC bid

ACT Play Hardball On WC bid

EXCLUSIVE: The ACT Government insist they remain interested in being involved in an Australian World Cup bid - but say they will need federal government funding as the deadline for FFA's hosting guarantee to FIFA draws closer. 25 Nov 2009
Asia Is 'Future of Football'  - Lowy

Asia Is 'Future of Football' - Lowy

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy believes FIFA would secure "maximum revenue" if they were to award the World Cup to an Asian country in either 2018 or 2022. 24 Nov 2009
No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009
Spurs Sign Up for World Cup

Spurs Sign Up for World Cup

Tottenham's proposed new stadium has become the first London ground to sign up to be a venue to host games if England win the 2018 World Cup. 24 Nov 2009
Blatter Calls Crisis Meeting Over France Row

Blatter Calls Crisis Meeting Over France Row

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009
Henry Almost Quit Over Irish Row

Henry Almost Quit Over Irish Row

France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense. 24 Nov 2009
FAI Chief Urges Keane to 'Move on'

FAI Chief Urges Keane to 'Move on'

Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has described Roy Keane's outburst against Ireland on Friday as "sad" and urged the former Republic of Ireland captain to "move on". 23 Nov 2009
Mountain High for England's World Cup Campaign

Mountain High for England's World Cup Campaign

England are set to launch their bid for World Cup glory in a little bolthole in the Austrian Alps. 23 Nov 2009
Henry Has Cheated Me - Given

Henry Has Cheated Me - Given

Shay Given fears Thierry Henry could have cheated him out of his last chance to play in a second World Cup. 20 Nov 2009
Irish Premier to Confront Sarkozy Over Henry

Irish Premier to Confront Sarkozy Over Henry

The deepening row over Ireland's bitter World Cup defeat to France after the scandal over Thierry Henry's handball risked turning into a diplomatic dispute today. 20 Nov 2009
FIFA Rule Out Replay for Republic

FIFA Rule Out Replay for Republic

The Republic of Ireland's pleas to have their World Cup clash with France replayed are likely to fall on deaf ears. 20 Nov 2009
Trap Demands Answers Over Referee

Trap Demands Answers Over Referee

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wants FIFA to explain their choice of referee for last night's World Cup play-off against France in Paris. 20 Nov 2009
On A Roll In Germany

On A Roll In Germany

FOURFOURTWO will be on location at adidas HQ in Germany next week for the launch of the official World Cup ball to be used at South Africa 2010.
19 Nov 2009
Trapattoni 'Bitter' Over Controversial Winner

Trapattoni 'Bitter' Over Controversial Winner

Giovanni Trapattoni admitted he would rather have suffered the heartache of penalty shoot-out defeat that see the Republic of Ireland were dumped out by William Gallas' controversial winner. 19 Nov 2009
Historic Night As Slovenia Kick Out Guus's  Russia

Historic Night As Slovenia Kick Out Guus's Russia

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said his country had "realised a dream" by beating Russia to a place at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. 19 Nov 2009
Greece Toast Play-Off Triumph

Greece Toast Play-Off Triumph

Greece striker Angelos Charisteas toasted another significant chapter in Greek football after Otto Rehhagel's team claimed a place at the 2010 World Cup at the expense of Ukraine. 19 Nov 2009
Xavi Balks At Favourites' Tag

Xavi Balks At Favourites' Tag

Spain midfielder Xavi admits the tag of favourites for next year's World Cup sits uncomfortably with him. 18 Nov 2009
Job Far From Done, Warns Henry

Job Far From Done, Warns Henry

Thierry Henry believes the hard work is still to come for France as they look to book their place in next summer's World Cup at the expense of the Republic of Ireland. 18 Nov 2009
Keane Bullish About Irish Chances

Keane Bullish About Irish Chances

Robbie Keane is relishing being cast in the role of underdog as he attempts to lead the Republic of Ireland to a historic World Cup victory over France. 18 Nov 2009