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July 01 - Nigerian officials today promised that they will beat FIFA's deadline set for hosting the Under-17 World Cup, which is due to be held this October and November.
June 30 - London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson, underlined his support for the possibility the idea of retaining the Olympic Stadium at an 80,000 capacity so it could become a venue if England secure the 2018 World Cup.
June 23 - Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (pictured) today promised that the country would not build facilities for the 2014 World Cup that they would not be able to use afterwards.
June 22 - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has invited President Barack Obama (pictured) to next year's World Cup in South Africa, handing the United States bid to host the 2018 or 2022 tournament a massive boost.
June 22 - Sir Ronnie Flanagan (pictured), former controversial chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, has been appointed as a security advisor for England's World Cup bid, it was announced today.
June 22 - Sheffield United plan to redevelop Bramall Lane and increase capacity to 44,000 in time for the 2018 World Cup.
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