World Cup World Cup Bids Australia
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 22 - Australian officials behind the country's bid to host the 2022 World Cup, including Frank Lowy (pictured), have been cleared by FIFA of breaking the rules by giving unauthorised gifts to voters, it was announced today.
July 16 - Everton's manager David Moyes (pictured) has provided a boost for Australia's bid to host the 2022 World Cup after backing their chances.
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 12 - A new study released today claims that if Australia is chosen to host the 2022 World Cup it will be worth $35.5 billion (£20.6 billion) for the country's economy - more than four times the amount generated by the Sydney Olympics.
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 6 - Defamation proceedings by Football Federation Australia (FFA) against The Age newspaper are underway in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, they announced today.
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 5 - John Coates (pictured), the architect behind Sydney's successful bid to host the 2000 Olympics, has warned that the Australian media have been manipulated by "sinister forces" into trying to undermine the country's campaign to stage the 2022 World Cup.
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