Football May Or May Not Be Coming Home

World Cup Round-up: Brazil 2014, Germany 2011, Beckenbauer Calls out England

TheOffside posted 10/30/2007 from www.worldcupblog.org

The future World Cup host countries are announced

Al backs bid for 2018 World Cup

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The former Newcastle and England striker retains an abiding affection for the tournament 11 years ago when it was hosted by England and he was a key player. The FA will meet on Wednesday to decide their next steps towards a possible bid for 2018.

Champions League of Nations

The Offside found this 10/31/2007 on blogs.reuters.com

It will probably come as no surprise that there are more Brazilian footballers registered to play in the Champions League than any other nationality – 98 of the 770-odd players in the present edition of Europe’s elite club competition ...

Owls haunted by new Jeffers blow

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Former England striker Jeffers suffered serious ankle ligament damage in the recent 4-2 win against Stoke and Palmer revealed the injury was one of the worst he has ever witnessed. The intial prognosis was that Jeffers would be out for up to three months, but Palmer believes the hitman faces an even longer spell recovering.

Richards sweating on scan verdict

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Richards left the Reebok Stadium in a positive frame of mind but he might be struggling to make England's possibly vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia on November 21 at Wembley.