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2018 FIFA World Cup - update on candidates
Candidates to host the 2018 World Cup include Mexico, the United States, England, Spain, combined Netherlands-Belgium bid, Russia, Australia, Qatar, China and Japan. With the 2010 tournament being played in South Africa and the 2014 event in Brazil, a northern hemisphere venue is expected for 2018.
5 More Questions With The Homeless World Cup
5 More Questions With The Homeless World Cup
apryldelancey.blogspot.com — Kat Byles , Media and Communications Director for the Homeless World Cup has been a quest before.... Since the event is nearly here, I thought it was a good time to catch up with what is going on with the event. 1. As the time draws near for the ... (more) 5 More Questions With The Homeless World Cup
Brazil Kings of Futsal, Spain Beaten on Penalties (FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008)
Brazil Kings of Futsal, Spain Beaten on Penalties (FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008)
mcalcio.com — For the fourth time in FIFA Futsal World Cup history, Brazil conquered the gold medal on home... turf Sunday. It was a match which all pundits anticipated to be a clash of the titans, with reigning World & European champions Spain providing a very worthy opponent for the Auriverde. (more) Brazil Kings of Futsal, Spain Beaten on Penalties (FIFA ...
Vote Rigging and Ticket Scandals at FIFA
soccerlens.com — “It does make the Mafia look quite amateur…” Steve Amoia recently had the opportunity to interview respected... investigative journalist and film maker, Mr. Andrew Jennings , whose recent book, “Foul! The Secret World of FIFA: Bribes, ... (more) Vote Rigging and Ticket Scandals at FIFA
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U.S., China, England to make World Cup bids
The Beautiful Game — Okay, the flags don't necessarily match up, but it's the best that Google images could do and I'm too lazy. The bidding starts today for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Russia and Australia are considered other contenders.

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