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- England 2018 World Cup bid 'back on track' as Spain and Russia accept apologies
England's World Cup bid believes it has put the campaign back on track after a series of meetings with FIFA bosses.
New bid head Geoff Thompson's planned meeting with FIFA chief Sepp Blatter will now take place this afternoon after the Swiss was forced to delay his flight to Madrid ahead of the Champions League Fina View more »- England players are watching TV wearing oxygen masks to prepare for World Cup altitude
James Milner has revealed how Fabio Capello's boot camp is breathing life into England's World Cup hopes.
England boss Capello has flown the players to Irdning, a tiny resort 2,400 feet above sea level high in the Austrian Alps to get his squad ready for South Africa.
Aston Villa midfielder Milner revealed they wea View more »- Fantasy: best midfielders
Fantasy Football: which midfielders are best for your World Cup team?
The best?: Cristiano Ronaldo is a pricey but worthwhile purchase for Fantasy Football managers
A key part of success in this year's Telegraph Fantasy Football World Cup game will be picking a balanced midfield, full of players capable of creatin View more »- Fantasy: World Cup dark horses
Fantasy Football: who are the unfancied players who will score big at the World Cup?
With a new tournament, comes new teams and new faces. A classic Fantasy Football error is to select players based on reputation. If you do this you're missing out on all the new talent.
Enablers: (L-R) Per Mertesacker, Luis Suarez View more »- Triesman scandal could cost England 2018 World Cup - and £3billion payday
The shell-shocked FA was last night desperately trying to save England's 2018 World Cup bid after Lord Triesman's blunder.
Ex-government minister Lord Triesman was forced to resign yesterday as FA chairman after it was reported he had claimed rivals Spain and Russia were conspiring to bribe referees.
The scandal co View more »- Barca warn Cesc it's now or never
FABREGAS: Pressurised by Barcelona
BARCELONA have made it clear it's now or never for Cesc Fabregas as they prepare to step up their pursuit of the midfielder.
The Arsenal skipper confirmed this week that he wants to play for Barcelona "at some stage", but Nou Camp officials want the £40m deal done thi View more »- World Cup 2018: England's rivals
Made in Iberia: Sepp Blatter with the Spain/Portugal bid team
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Key PointsThe Low Countries' Bid Book highlighted the success of Euro 2000, the importance of the competition as a stimulus for player development in the area, while the bid's green credentials were highlighted by the book's arrival in Zu View more »- The World Cup according to Russell Crowe
Cannes Film Festival 2010Russell Crowe has tipped England as possible World Cup winners, provided they get a decent strike partner for Wayne Rooney.
Cate Blanchett and Russell Crowe are the first to pose on the red carpet at Cannes 2010
The Australian actor shared his thoughts on England's prospects during a p View more »- Messi's new F50 adiZero soccer boots
Argentina's national soccer team player Lionel Messi (R) and Spanish national team player David Villa display the new F50 adiZero soccer boots during a promotional event at Montmelo circuit near Barcelona May 11, 2010. The boots, weighing only 165 grams, are the lightest in the world and they will be featured in th View more »- David Beckham hailed as the key to World Cup 2018 bid
David Beckham was last night hailed as the man who can be the vital ingredient in England's 2018 World Cup bid.
FA chairman Lord Triesman is convinced the Beckham factor will make a huge impression when the final decision is made by FIFA in December.
England appear to have made a significant step towards expanding View more »
