Football: World Cup host warning
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Fifa chief Sepp Blatter warns that England may miss out on hosting the 2018 World Cup.
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FIFA today demanded an explanation from the Spanish football federation for the racist abuse aimed at England players. Sepp Blatter, president of the gameâs world
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UEFA is threatening to remove soccer's 2008 European Championship from joint hosts Austria and Switzerland.
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German legend Franz Beckenbauer says South Africa's World Cup organisers are facing serious problems.
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Australia&#39;s national coach has expressed concern that striker Mark Viduka will miss next month&#39;s Asian Cup finals as he considers a number of big-money offers from English Premiership clubs.
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Reigning champions England were left contemplating the prospect of failing to reach the knockout stages of this year&#39;s World Cup after a record-breaking 36-0 defeat against South Africa here at the Stade de France.
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European heavyweights England and France resume their World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday with serious concerns over the goal-scoring potency of two of the world&#39;s deadliest hitmen.
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England's World Cup planning suffered a setback when Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson revealed that Wayne Rooney may have to delay his debut.
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Sport: England captain could miss crucial match with South Africa after being cited for kicking.
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South Africa's star flanker Schalk Burger could be banned for Friday's World Cup match with England after being cited for a dangerous tackle.
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Sound and fury will abound in the World Cup group stages kicking off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday with the opening clash between hosts France and Argentina.
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BRASILIA, Brazil  -- FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants Brazil to prove it could host the 2014 World Cup.
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England's bid for the 2018 World Cup will not be put in danger by ground-breaking proposals to play league matches abroad, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said.
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David Beckham&#39;s cracked rib could sideline him for up to six weeks and the England skipper will be on his way to worried Real Madrid on Monday rather than to Wednesday&#39;s World Cup game in Azerbaijan.
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England centre Jamie Noon has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a knee injury sustained during the champions&#39; 36-0 defeat against South Africa on Friday, team doctor Simon Kemp announced at the squad&#39;s hotel Sunday.
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Cricket Australia is seeking more details about a proposal from England that the timing of future Ashes tours be changed to avoid a clash with the World Cup, reports said Saturday.
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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.