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Russia Enter 2018 Race

Russia Enter 2018 Race

England face another stiff European challenge for the right to host the 2018 World Cup after Russia signalled their intent to bid for the tournament. 21 Jan 2009
Iberian Nations Unite for World Cup Bid

Iberian Nations Unite for World Cup Bid

Spain and Portugal have formally agreed to submit a joint bid to rival Australia's for the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jan 2009
Japan Reveal World Cup Ambition

Japan Reveal World Cup Ambition

THE Japan Football Association plan to bid for the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. 18 Jan 2009
England WC Bid Recruits South African Expert

England WC Bid Recruits South African Expert

ENGLAND 2018 bid leaders have taken steps to avoid the same pitfall that affected the failed campaign for the 2006 World Cup by hiring one of those behind South Africa's success in landing the tournament. 17 Jan 2009
FIFA Set Out World Cup Guidelines To Australia

FIFA Set Out World Cup Guidelines To Australia

FIFA have told Australia and other nations bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups they must demonstrate the tournament would lead to positive change for football. 16 Jan 2009
Ronaldo On Brink Of World Award

Ronaldo On Brink Of World Award

CRISTIANO Ronaldo is the favourite of five candidates to walk away with the FIFA World Player of the Year award tomorrow. 12 Jan 2009
Anson Downplays Favourites Tag

Anson Downplays Favourites Tag

Andy Anson takes over as the new chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid tomorrow just as Spain and Portugal have entered the fray with a rival joint bid. 11 Jan 2009
Del Bosque Backs Spain 2018 World Cup Bid

Del Bosque Backs Spain 2018 World Cup Bid

National team coach Vicente del Bosque has thrown his support behind a possible joint bid between Spain and Portugal to host the 2018 World Cup. 24 Dec 2008
Kuwait To Face Oz As Ban Lifted

Kuwait To Face Oz As Ban Lifted

KUWAIT will be allowed to face Australia in the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers after FIFA temporarily lifted their suspension from international competition. 23 Dec 2008
Van Der Sar Hails World Double

Van Der Sar Hails World Double

Edwin van der Sar is delighted to be a world champion again - but he admits Manchester United's victory over LDU Quito does not quite match up to his glory day with Ajax. 23 Dec 2008
Rooney Delight At CWC Win

Rooney Delight At CWC Win

WAYNE Rooney said he was "delighted and proud" after scoring the winning goal in Manchester United's Club World Cup final victory. 22 Dec 2008
England 'Strong Candidate' For 2018 WC

England 'Strong Candidate' For 2018 WC

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expects England to put forward a "strong" bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 21 Dec 2008
Buckley Backs FIFA WC Decision

Buckley Backs FIFA WC Decision

FOOTBALL Federation Australia CEO, Ben Buckley, has welcomed the decision from FIFA today that bids for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments can be made simultaneously. 20 Dec 2008
FIFA Confirm Joint WC Decision

FIFA Confirm Joint WC Decision

Australia's bid has received a boost after FIFA confirmed the hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will be decided at the same time. 20 Dec 2008
All You Can Eight Feast

All You Can Eight Feast

WAYNE Rooney scored twice off the bench in the 5-3 win over Gamba Osaka as Manchester United booked their Club World Cup final spot. 19 Dec 2008
Vidmar's Pride As Reds Impress

Vidmar's Pride As Reds Impress

ADELAIDE United coach Aurelio Vidmar hailed his team of heroes for some precision football in their farewell match of the Club World Cup.
18 Dec 2008
Adelaide Pick Up $2.1m Pay-Off

Adelaide Pick Up $2.1m Pay-Off

CRISTIANO'S fine seventh-minute effort proved enough to secure Adelaide United fifth spot in the Club World Cup with a 1-0 win over Al Ahly. 18 Dec 2008
Gamble Osaka: We'll Take It To United

Gamble Osaka: We'll Take It To United

GAMBA Osaka coach Akira Nishino has vowed to attack Manchester United in today's Club World Cup semi-final. 18 Dec 2008
SBS To Show Reds Match

SBS To Show Reds Match

SBS WILL show Adelaide United's final Club World Cup match this evening - and also tonight's Gamba Osaka showdown with Manchester United...but only on their digital channel. 18 Dec 2008
Reds Keeper Out For Six Weeks

Reds Keeper Out For Six Weeks

ADELAIDE United goalkeeper Mark Birighitti has injured his ankle at training yesterday and has been ruled out for six weeks. 18 Dec 2008
Quito Through to Club World Cup Final

Quito Through to Club World Cup Final

Manchester United will play LDU Quito of Ecuador should they reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. 18 Dec 2008