Archive for the ‘World Cup 2018’ Category

There’s no need to worry about Russia, but what about Qatar?

December 4th, 2010

Russia 2018 will be fine. Absolutely fine. I can already picture the BBC’s opening titles: a stirring, red-hued montage of images of Moscow’s skyline, the colourful towers of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, stunning blonde girls smiling in furry hats and…Read More

Liveblog: World Cup 2018/2022 hosts announced (Thursday, 2.30pm)

December 1st, 2010

On 2nd December 2010, FIFA will announce the successful bids in the battle to host the World Cups in 2018 and 2022. Sepp Blatter, Jack Warner and the FIFA Executive Committee have been the target of intense criticism since…Read More

If England fail to get the 2018 World Cup it will be a price worth paying

November 29th, 2010

The run up to FIFA World Cup votes have never been a particularly edifying spectacle but the race to be awarded the 2018 and 2022 tournaments has possibly exceeded previously low standards. Be it the corruption allegations, the collusion…Read More