Ministers back World Cup bid
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A bid by the FA to host the 2018 World Cup would be backed by the UK government.
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The Swiss government is facing calls to take a more active role to ensure the success of 2008 European football championships.
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Hosts Germany could opt not to play the opening game of the 2006 World Cup finals, organising committee chairman Franz Beckenbauer said on Monday.
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Sport: FA chief executive says England manager has association's support following defeat in Russia.
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including South Africa - had submitted proposals to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. South Africa, will face stiff opposition
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The Football Association have said that Sven-Goran Eriksson has their &quot;full support&quot; as they dismissed rumours linking the Swede to the Real Madrid post.
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FIFA president Sepp Blatter seemingly encouraged England to bid for the World Cup in 2018 following a meeting with Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday.
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Sport: Rugby World Cup: National rugby director has refused to confirm that Brian Ashton will remain in his job after leading England to the World Cup final.
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Britain backs bids by Brazil, Germany, India and Japan for permanent seats on the UN Security Council, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said.
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The Scottish FA has reacted cautiously to reports Uefa could re-open bidding to host Euro 2008. Switzerland, who won the right to co-host the tournament with Austria, are having problems providing a sufficient amount of suitable stadia.
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The World Cup finally got a title sponsor Monday, but the team event that has struggled to attract top players from every country will no longer be part of the World Golf Championships when it begins a 12-year deal in China.
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Women ministers back proposals intended to curb the demand for prostitution.
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Scotland manager Berti Vogts insists the World Cup qualifier against Norway on Saturday is not a &quot;must-win&quot; game. The German says it is more important for Norway, who have only one point from two games, to win.
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Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy has declined an informal proposal to run for Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, although several countries backed his ...
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World cricket players&#39; representative Tim May strongly supports the stance of top West Indies players in the row with their national board.
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Ministers are expected to go ahead with airport expansion plans despite opposition from environmentalists.
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Soccer fans won't be allowed into stadiums in Italy for games unless security measures are met, a decision that comes days after rioting at a game in Sicily in which a police officer was killed.Comment