Month: May 2017
FIFA: French Probe 2018 & 2022 World Cup Bids
French prosecutors are investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and have questioned former Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
Russian World Cup 2018 Official Claims Fears of Hooliganism are “Overblown”
Alexander Djordjadze, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, has called fears surrounding hooliganism in Russia “overblown”.
Qatar Airways Announced as Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA until 2022
Qatar Airways was announced today as an Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA as part of a sponsorship package lasting until 2022.
Russia Boosts Spending On 2018 World Cup
Russia has increased spending on preparations for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup by 4.7 billion rubles ($81 million).
Sulley Muntari: 2018 World Cup Will Bring Peace
In the face of racial discrimination in the stands and on the pitch, Sulley Muntari believes that the world of football will be a more united place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, CNN reports.
Fifa Votes To Fast Track 2026 World Cup Bid Process
FIFA have approved a fast-tracked bidding process to determine the host for the 2026 World Cup, with 93% of the 209 members voting on Thursday in favour of the decision at the governing body’s congress in Bahrain, reports The Guardian.