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England names candidate cities

Soccernet staff

The England bid team for the 2018 World Cup finals has confirmed the 15 cities and stadia which will host matches should the application be successful.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Niall Quinn: 2018 success a "huge help" for Sunderland

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes the city will be given a huge lift after the Stadium of Light was chosen to host World Cup matches if England win the right to stage the 2018 tournament.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Capello questions Fergie's Owen policy

Soccernet staff

Fabio Capello can't understand why Michael Owen can't get more regular football at Manchester United, but insists the striker must play consistently if he is to be considered for England's World Cup squad.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

England's reputation takes a dive

Tom Adams

The South Africa Angle explains why England can no longer occupy the moral high ground.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

England set to unveil candidate cities for 2018

England 2018 World Cup bid chiefs will announce the names of the cities that will be part of their campaign on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Arsenal keen to pursue Van Persie compensation

Arsenal are still keen on pursuing a claim for compensation in the wake of Robin van Persie's injury while on international duty with Holland, despite FIFA appearing to rule out their chances of success.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Chambily calls for Domenech departure

Reuters

A member of the French Football Federation's governing body, Guy Chambily, has called for national team coach Raymond Domenech to be replaced.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Chambily calls for Domenech sacking

Guy Chambily, a member of the French Football Federation's federal council, has called for national coach Raymond Domenech to be removed from his post.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Capello offers Hargreaves World Cup hope

England boss Fabio Capello insists there is still time for Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves to earn a place in the World Cup squad heading to South Africa next year.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Sidelines and bloodlines

Uli Hesse

The Boateng brothers could be making World Cup history on June 23, explains Uli Hesse.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Japan FA hose down ambitious coach

Reuters

Japan Football Association vice president Junji Ogura has poured cold water on the national coach's bold target of a World Cup semi-final spot next year.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

The biggest stories of the decade

Mark Lomas

Mark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

England lack ''heart'' of Algeria

Soccernet staff

Madjid Bougherra insists Algeria can beat England in next summer's World Cup finals - because they play with heart.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

World Cup ticket applications soar

Soccernet staff

The first ten days of the third ticketing sales phase for the 2010 World Cup has seen the number of tickets applied for hit the 500,000 mark, FIFA revealed on Monday.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Michael Ballack: Germany aren't strong enough to triumph

Soccernet staff

Germany captain Michael Ballack has claimed that the three-time World Cup winners should not be considered amongst the favourites for the 2010 finals.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009