Ireland launch campaign to win Euro 2016 work
October 3 – Enterprise Ireland has launched a campaign to position Irish companies to win business associated with the construction of French stadia in the lead-up to Euro 2016.
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Bristol City make public protest against World Cup stadium snub
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 2 – Bristol City used today’s Championship match against Norwich City at Ashton Gate to launch a counter-protest against plans to stop them building their new stadium which could host World Cup games if England’s bid to host the 2018 tournament is successful.
Tottenham Olympic Stadium bid blasted by local MP and West Ham
By Duncan Mackay in London
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 2 – Tottenham Hotspur’s late decison to bid to take over the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 has come under fierce attack from Karren Brady, the vice-chairman of rivals West Ham United, and even the club’s local MP, David Lammy.
Korea has as much chance for 2022 World Cup as rivals claims Chung
By Andrew Warshaw
October 2 – FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon (pictured) insists South Korea has as good a chance as anyone of hosting the 2022 World Cup bid despite its status as rank outsider.
Asian President launches personal website
October 2 – Mohamed Bin Hammam, the President of the Asian Football Confederation, has launched his own personal website.
Spurs eye Olympic site despite getting new stadium go-ahead
By Andrew Warshaw
October 1 – English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have moved a vital step closer to building a new 56,000-seater stadium – but could switch to the 2012 London Olympic site instead.
‘Becks effect’ could secure England 2018 World Cup, says Coe
By Andrew Warshaw
October 1 – David Beckham’s ambassadorial role has put England in a strong position to win the right to stage the 2018 World Cup.
West Ham take plan for London 2012 Olympic stadium to Downing Street
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By Duncan Mackay in London
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 30 – West Ham United today stepped up its bid to take over the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 when England internationals Scott Parker and Carlton Cole joined a group of youngsters to hand deliver their joint bid with Newham Council to Number 10 Downing Street.
Mouthwatering Brazil v Argentina clash in Qatar
By Andrew Warshaw
September 29 – Fierce rivals Brazil and Argentina will meet in a prestige friendly in Qatar in the latest high-profile attempt by the oil-rich Gulf nation to prove it can stage top-class football – despite the region’s notoriously stifling heat.
Warner will stand for re-election as CONCACAF President
September 28 – FIFA vice-president, Jack Warner will stand again for re-election as CONCACAF President when voting takes place next year, he has announced.
Dein predicts United States will pull out of 2018 World Cup bid soon
By Andrew Warshaw in London
September 28 – David Dein (pictured right), one of the key members of England’s 2018 World Cup bid team, has added his name to those who believe it is only a matter of time before the United States withdraw from the running in order to concentrate on the 2022 tournament.
Becks woos Warner in Trinidad
September 26 – David Beckham’s quest to help England stage the 2018 World Cup reached another important landmark at the FIFA under-17 women’s World Cup in Trinidad where South Korea beat Japan in Saturday’s final.
World Cup footballer training to skate at Sochi 2014
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 25 – Ilhan Mansiz, a member of the Turkish side that finished third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, has claimed that he wants to compete in figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Russia hoping Sochi 2014 launchpad for Russia 2018 World Cup bid
By Andrew Warshaw in Sochi
September 23 – Russian officials are hoping that the choice of Sochi to host the 2014 Winter Olympics will boost their chances of landing the 2018 World Cup as well.
Russia hoping to persuade Africa to switch votes from England for 2018 World Cup
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By Andrew Warshaw in Moscow
September 22 – Russian 2018 World Cup bid officials have flown to Cairo in an attempt to woo Africa’s FIFA Executive Committee members as the build-up to the all-important December 2 vote intensifies.