Football legend Ian Wright and London Mayor Boris Johnson joined young footballers this morning to mark the handover of the England 2018 World Cup bid to FIFA. Meanwhile, the 1,752-page bid document travelled from London to Zurich, where it was …
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22 Jan
2010
2010
Video of the Week: The Ball 2002
The Ball 2002 from Christian Wach on Vimeo. Back in 2002, a group of lads kicked a football from Battersea Park, overland, to the World Cup in South Korea. A kind of Olympic Torch, The Ball became a symbol of the …
Read more...11 Nov
2009
2009
England 2018 World Cup Bid: London United “Park Life” Video
We love this film, showing everything that’s great about football in London. It’s being used as part of the 2018 World Cup bid. Have you promised to back the bid yet? It only takes a moment and could make all …
Read more...28 Jul
2009
2009
London Wins the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final
London adds a new landmark sporting competition to its calendar today, with the announcement that the 2015 Rugby World Cup will be played in England. Non-fans of the funny shaped ball may be surprised to learn the Rugby World Cup is …
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