"Australia's plan to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup has been cast into the shadows of a towering self-assessment of America's rival bid." writes Matthew Hall
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US will net World Cup
heraldsun.com.au –
City ready for World Cup bid: Skoko
geelongadvertiser.com.au –
"Geelong's most famous former Socceroo Josip Skoko believes his city is ready to play host to a global audience of almost one billion people by having World Cup games at Skilled Stadium." writes Jeff Whalley
Read more »African adventure: Q&A with Ricki Herbert
stuff.co.nz –
"There are now 100 days to go until the football World Cup starts in Johannesburg. Fred Woodcock, a member of Fairfax Media's World Cup team, talks to All Whites coach Ricki Herbert ahead of the match against Mexico in Los Angeles tomorrow." writes Fred Woodcock
Read more »Plan to turn Skilled Stadium into 44,000 all-seater ground for FIFA World Cup
foxsports.com.au –
"Skilled Stadium in Geelong could become a 44,000 all-seater ground under a radical plan to attract the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup to Australia." writes Stephen McMahon
Read more »Asian Cup no sure thing as decision is delayed due to concern over cost
smh.com.au –
"The assumption that Australia will host the 2015 Asian Cup might need to be re-examined after concerns the tournament will create an overwhelming financial burden for Football Federation Australia." writes Sebastian Hassett
Read more »Issues over Rory Fallon flying 'cattle class'
stuff.co.nz –
"New Zealand striker Rory Fallon's British soccer club, Plymouth, is protesting NZ Football's plans to send its star player "cattle class" across the Atlantic to play for the All Whites in the United States next week." writes NZPA
Read more »AFC chief calls for one Asia bid
theworldgame.sbs.com.au –
"Asian Football Confederation President Mohammad Bin Hammam has called for Asia to back one bid for the hosting rights to the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups." writes Matthew Hall
Read more »New soccer facility proposed for Gepps Cross
adelaidenow.com.au –
"The Football Federation of South Australia is proposing to build a new soccer facility worth $14.7 million at the State Sports Park at Gepps Cross." writes Val Migliaccio
Read more »Shearer talks up England 2018-2022
theworldgame.sbs.com.au –
"Alan Shearer believes England could create an even better atmosphere than the one which lit up Euro 96 if they are given the chance to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup." writes PA Sport
Read more »Nelsen's dream survives
stuff.co.nz –
"Ryan Nelsen's leg injury should not prevent him leading the All Whites at the World Cup and, at worst, he may be sidelined for eight weeks." writes Richard Knowler
Read more »Former Socceroo Tony Henderson accusses FFA of having 'no respect'
foxsports.com.au –
"Former Socceroos captain Tony Henderson accuses FFA of a "total lack of respect" after failing to acknowledge Ian Gray before Thursday night's A-League semi-final between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC." writes Ray Gatt
Read more »Socceroo death: woman on manslaughter charge
smh.com.au –
"A woman has been charged with the manslaughter of Socceroo Ian Gray, who was found dead in the lounge room of his inner-Sydney apartment." writes Nick Ralston
Read more »Former Socceroos star Ian Gray found dead in his Sydney apartment
foxsports.com.au –
"Police are treating the death of former Socceroos star Ian Gray as suspicious after he was found dead in his Sydney apartment." writes Evelyn Yamine and Mark Morri
Read more »Murder Police Probe Socceroo Tragedy
au.fourfourtwo.com –
"Police have launched a suspicious death investigation after the body of former Socceroo Ian 'Iggy' Gray was found by team-mates in his Sydney apartment." writes 442
Read more »Death of former Socceroo Ian Gray leaves retiring skipper shatterd
theaustralian.com.au –
"Steve Corica was hurting, but the pain coming from the torn hamstring in his right leg or the knowledge that he had played his last game for his beloved Sydney FC was nothing compared with the deep sadness he was going through yesterday." writes Ray Gatt
Read more »Vale Ian Gray
footballaustralia.com.au –
"Football Federation Australia (FFA) was saddened to hear that former Qantas Socceroo Ian Gray passed away last night at his home in Sydney." writes FFA
Read more »Etihad Stadium chief rules out World Cup games
adelaidenow.com.au –
"The AFL has scored again with Etihad Stadium chief Ian Collins all but closing the door on World Cup soccer being staged at the Docklands." writes Michael Warner
Read more »Indonesia's World Cup bid ends
theworldgame.sbs.com.au –
"Indonesia’s government has officially ended its country’s campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by announcing it will not support a bid by its football federation to host the event." writes Matthew Hall
Read more »England praise Aussie World Cup bid
theworldgame.sbs.com.au –
"England 2018 Ltd's chief of staff Simon Greenberg, the man entrusted with honing the and fine-tuning the country's 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids, has saluted the "stiff" competition provided by Australia but remains confident of prevailing in FIFA's corridors of power." writes SBS
Read more »Australia's World Cup Wow
au.fourfourtwo.com –
"A leading football business website rates Australia’s 2018-2022 World Cup bid as rivaling England's for the ‘wow factor’." writes Aidan Ormond
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