Mihir Bose: Does Chelsea’s Premiership triumph herald the start of a revolution in English football?
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Does the 2009-2010 Premiership mark a season that heralds revolutionary change?
Or are the changes more cosmetic?
England 2018 determined to woo Blatter
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By Andrew Warshaw at Wembley Stadium
May 10 – England’s 2018 World Cup campaign will undergo a major charm offensive by inviting FIFA President Sepp Blatter to the country after this summer’s tournament in South Africa.
Germany or Hungary lined-up to replace Ukraine admits Platini
By Andrew Warshaw
May 10 – Germany or Hungary could be invited to stage some 2012 European Championship games if Ukraine fails to meet targets for stadium redevelopment, UEFA President Michel Platini (pictured) has warned.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister to lead delegation to Zurich
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May 10 – Russia’s bid book to stage the 2018 World Cup will consist of a massive three volumes with a total of 1,100 pages.
Relegated Premiership clubs to enjoy multi-million pound bonus
May 10 – Clubs relegated from the Premier League will receive £48 million ($71 million) in parachute payments over four years after Football League chairmen voted in favour of the proposal.
Australia reach agreement with rival codes for World Cup bid
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By Andrew Warshaw
May 10 – Australian World Cup officials left for FIFA headquarters today confident that they have solved a long-running dispute should the country win the right to stage the 2018 or 2022 event.
Scudamore claims Premier League are behind England World Cup bid
By Andrew Warshaw in London
May 9 – Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore (pictured) insists his organisation is fully behind England’s 2018 World Cup bid as the next crucial stage in the process approaches.
West Ham Olympic Stadium bid boosted by UK Athletics boss
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 9 – West Ham United have received encouragement that they will be able to take over the £537 million ($795 million) Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games from Ed Warner, the chairman of UK Athletics, who has claimed that their proposal is “very credible”.
Liverpool will not sell Torres or Gerrard despite debt crisis chairman promises
By Andrew Warshaw
May 8 – Liverpool’s new chairman Martin Broughton insists the club will not be forced into selling Fernando Torres (pictured) or captain Steven Gerrard in order to cut the club’s debts.
Mexico urges Americas to get behind USA World Cup bid
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May 7 – Mexico has thrown its support behind the United States bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup and urged the rest of the region to back it.
Togo have African Nations Cup ban lifted after Blatter hearing
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 7 – Togo have had their ban from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations lifted after a mediation hearing today chaired by FIFA President Sepp Blatter, it has been announced.
Arsenal shareholder to help bankroll Russia World Cup bid
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
May 6 – Billionaire Alisher Usmanov (pictured), the second biggest shareholder at Premier League Arsenal, is to financially help Russia’s bid to host the 2018 of 2022 World Cup, it was announced today.
Manchester United visit gives boost to Kansas World Cup hopes
May 6 – Manchester United are to play a high-profile exhibition match to inaugurate Kansas City’s 77,000-capacity New Arrowhead Stadium, which could be a host venue if the United States is chosen to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, it has been announced.
Portsmouth future secure despite debt raising by £17 million
By Andrew Warshaw in Portsmouth
May 6 – The future of debt-ridden English club Portsmouth looks likely to be secure despite the club being hit with a new claim for unpaid tax.
Holland and Belgium World Cup bid book completes journey in Antwerp
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May 6 – Holland and Belgium’s bid book for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup that will be presented to FIFA in Zurich next week has today been handed over to the Prime Ministers of the two country’s at a special ceremony in Antwerp.