Everton manager backs Australia World Cup bid
July 16 – Everton’s manager David Moyes (pictured) has provided a boost for Australia’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup after backing their chances.
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El Salvador self destruct in Houston as Canada Marsch on
Canada 2-0 El Salvador
June 24 – Fresh from emerging from a Concacaf-imposed timeout, Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch returned to the technical area at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, knowing any more misbehaviour would send him back to the naughty room. He needn’t have worried as their opponents El Salvador simply imploded in a red mist.
World Cup bidders must get written permission to speak to FIFA decision makers
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 15 – FIFA has imposed strict new rules on the nine countries lobbying for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, including making the bidders explain in writing before they are allowed to talk to any of the 24 Executive Committee members who will vote on the decision.
Rooney avoids having to pay millions in lawsuit
July 15 – Wayne Rooney has avoided having to pay £4.3 million ($6.6 million) in a lawsuit brought by his former agents, Proactive.
Poznań set to be first venue to be completed for Euro 2012
July 15 – Poznań will be the first Polish city to complete the preparation of its stadium for the European 2012 Championships, the city’s Mayor has claimed.
Milton Keynes to go ahead with redevelopment even if England miss out on World Cup
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 15 – Milton Keynes Dons will begin developing stadium:mk even if England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup fails, the club’s chairman Pete Winkelman has confirmed.
David Owen: Final makes case for ice hockey-style sin bin
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Football is a remarkably conservative sport when it comes to changing the rules.
Normally, I’m all in favour of a cautious approach to this fundamental matter; it tends to be a sign of a sport in good health.
Durban World Cup stadium set for record cricket crowd
July 15 – Cricket South Africa said it expects to lure the largest crowd to a cricket match in the country by hosting a 20-20 match between India and South Africa at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, which was built specially for the World Cup.
Brazilian President hits out at 2014 World Cup criticism
July 14 – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (pictured centre) has hit out at critics of the country’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup after it was claimed that they were already facing facing serious delays.
Mike Rowbottom: Creature comforts for English fans
Superficially, the 2010 World Cup final was contested by two football teams.
But at a deeper level, it was a struggle between and octopus and a parakeet. Or rather, it was an octopus and a Malaysian parakeet against a Singapore parakeet.
South Africa officially enter race for 2020 Olympics after World Cup success
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 13 – South Africa will bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics after the outstanding success of the FIFA World Cup, they announced today.
Wimbledon champion invests in Real Mallorca
July 13 – Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal has become a shareholder in Real Mallorca in an attempt to help out the cash-strapped club.
Blatter blames Dutch tactics for poor World Cup final
By Andrew Warshaw
July 12 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter got at close as he possibly could today to laying the blame for Sunday’s fiery World Cup final directly at the feet of the vanquished Dutch.
FA loses another top official
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 12 – Simon Freedman (pictured) has become the latest senior executive to leave the Football Association, quitting his role as head of marketing.
Ukraine to launch television advertising campaign to promote Euro 2012
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July 12 – Ukraine is to launch a major advertising campaign later this year to promote its hosting of Euro 2012, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Borys Kolesnikov has announced.
World Cup worth four times more to Australia than Sydney Olympics
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 12 – A new study released today claims that if Australia is chosen to host the 2022 World Cup it will be worth $35.5 billion (£20.6 billion) for the country’s economy – more than four times the amount generated by the Sydney Olympics.