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02/12/2010
England Miss Out On 2018 World Cup Bid
England has lost out on the chance to host the 2018 World Cup after Fifa, football's governing body, selected Russia to stage the event for the first time.
Russia fought off rival bids from Spain-Portugal, Netherlands-Belgium and England to clinch the secret ballot made up of Fifa's 22 executive members in Zurich.
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Russia fought off rival bids from Spain-Portugal, Netherlands-Belgium and England to clinch the secret ballot made up of Fifa's 22 executive members in Zurich.
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23 August 2010
Fifa In England For 2018 Bid
The Fifa delegation arrived in England today as the country continues the campaign to host the 2018 World Cup. The FIFA Inspection Team are to meet Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in Downing Street before touring Wembley Stadium with England manager Fabio Capello.
Fifa In England For 2018 Bid
The Fifa delegation arrived in England today as the country continues the campaign to host the 2018 World Cup. The FIFA Inspection Team are to meet Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in Downing Street before touring Wembley Stadium with England manager Fabio Capello.
12 February 2007
Government to support 2018 World Cup bid
The government would support a bid by England to host the World Cup in 2018, it has been revealed. A report published by the Treasury states that England is well placed to stage the competition. Chancellor Gordon Brown, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and Sports Minister Richard Caborn toured the new Wembley Stadium on Monday.
Government to support 2018 World Cup bid
The government would support a bid by England to host the World Cup in 2018, it has been revealed. A report published by the Treasury states that England is well placed to stage the competition. Chancellor Gordon Brown, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and Sports Minister Richard Caborn toured the new Wembley Stadium on Monday.
18 November 2005
England considers potential World Cup bid
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced that he would support a bid by England to host the World Cup in 2018. Mr Brown said that hosting the World Cup after the Olympics in London in 2012 would be a “magnificent double” for the country.
England considers potential World Cup bid
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced that he would support a bid by England to host the World Cup in 2018. Mr Brown said that hosting the World Cup after the Olympics in London in 2012 would be a “magnificent double” for the country.
08 December 2009
Sony Announces 3D FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is being filmed and transmitted in stunning 3D - a major global first for broadcasting. The Sony Corporation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D.
Sony Announces 3D FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is being filmed and transmitted in stunning 3D - a major global first for broadcasting. The Sony Corporation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D.
19 November 2012
Virgin Win London To Scotland Flight Routes
Virgin Atlantic has been offered the rights to operate Heathrow links to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Sir Richard Branson's airline bid successfully for the London landing slots formerly operated by BMI. The slots were released to others by regulators as a condition of allowing the takeover earlier this year of BMI by British Airways' owner IAG.
Virgin Win London To Scotland Flight Routes
Virgin Atlantic has been offered the rights to operate Heathrow links to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Sir Richard Branson's airline bid successfully for the London landing slots formerly operated by BMI. The slots were released to others by regulators as a condition of allowing the takeover earlier this year of BMI by British Airways' owner IAG.
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