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Qatar becomes first Middle East nation to host World Cup
Fifa’s executive committee have chosen Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup, beating off bids from favourites Australia, as well as Japan, United States, South Korea and Qatar.
Russia to host 2018 World Cup and Qatar 2022
After one of the toughest bidding competitions in World Cup history, Russia has fended off rival bids from England and joint bids from Belgium/Netherlands and Spain/Portugal to win rights to has Fifa World Cup. Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup - the first ever Middle East nation to host a World Cup.
Mobile internet – the essential World Cup travel tool
Mobile internet technology came of age at this year’s World Cup in South Africa, with sites such as capetown.mobi, joburg.city.mobi, pretoria.mobi. How will the newly-announced hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, Russia and Qatar, benefit from mobile internet communication?
Football D-Day - 2018 and 2022 World Cup announcement
Fifa’s top 22 executives will today vote on whether England, Russia or joint bids from Spain/Portugal bid or Belgium/Netherlands will host the 2018 World Cup. The decision, expected at 1500 GMT, with be followed by the announcement of the 2022 World Cup host - being contested by Australia, Japan, Qatar, South Korea and the United States.
Who wins? Sepp decides… the ultimate guide to the World Cup 2018 bid
Will it be Russia or England, or joint bids from Spain/Portugal and Holland/Belgium. BTN gives the pros and cons of each 2018 bidding nations.
England’s “Three Lions” get 2018 World Cup bid back on track
England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup has been given lift following a diplomatic mission to Zurich by Prime minister David Cameron, Prince William and David Beckham. Dubbed the “Three Lions”, the ambassadors met with top Fifa officials, including Sepp Blatter and Jack Warner, to discuss the merits of England’s bid ahead of the deciding vote tomorrow.
Rio Olympics signs first domestic sponsor
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio has signed up its first domestic sponsor. Bradesco, Brazil’s second-largest bank, has agreed to pay at least $320m, the minimum sum set by the games’ organising committee for the finance and insurance services categories.
BBC suffers World Cup bid backlash after “breathless” probe
The BBC is suffering a backlash after its decision to broadcast a controversial Panorama programme about alleged Fifa corruption, just three days ahead of the crucial vote to decide if England will host the 2018 World Cup. The documentary has been widely criticised as “a breathless publicity stunt” and containing nothing but allegations dating back 20 years.
Thailand gears up for sport tourism boom
With double-digit growth in foreign visitors expected in 2010, Thailand has not only proved but its incredible resilience but a forward-thinking attitude towards developing new markets, and Sport Tourism in particular. BTN reports.
Phuket prepares to host world-class sailing event
Phuket is preparing to host one of Asia’s largest sailing events, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
World Cup bidding heats up at Soccerex in Rio
The battle to host the 2018 World Cup has been the overriding theme at this year’s Soccerex, which is being hosted in Rio de Janeiro for the first time.
Abu Dhabi to stage Volvo Ocean Race
Abu Dhabi has the proven capabilities to stage a world-class stopover when the Volvo Ocean Race arrives at its shores on January 1st 2012, according to the CEO of the ultimate round-the-world yachting event.