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Alan Curbishley, manager of Charlton Athletic, has emerged as a serious contender for the England manager's job after meeting with the Football Association's chief executive, Brian Barwick. The meeting, photographed by the Sunday Mirror, has raised eyebrows at the FA, but they have promised to continue
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The Football Association are facing a major legal battle with Australian builders Multiplex over the delayed completion of the new Wembley Stadium. The FA will admit today that plans to stage the FA Cup Final have been scrapped due to the ongoing delays, which are now expected to cost the
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Thousands of football fans in Los Angeles were treated to a rare opportunity to see the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy up close when the Coca-Cola-sponsored tour made a U.S. stop. The three-month, 28-nation FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola marks the most extensive exhibition of the trophy
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Pepsi's decision to end their £4 million-a-year partnership with the Football Association (FA) has given arch-rivals Coca-Cola the upper hand in securing a new sponsorship deal. The move comes after Coca-Cola expanded their football operations, securing major contracts with the World Cup, the Football League, and England'
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The Football Association has reaffirmed that it will not rush into a decision on Martin O'Neill as the next England manager, despite the Northern Irishman being approached by Newcastle United. O'Neill is one of the top contenders for the job, along with other notable candidates such
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As the England national football team prepares for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, all players in Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad are set to undergo rigorous drug testing. This unprecedented move comes as UK Sport, the government body responsible for anti-doping programmes, has expressed its support for comprehensive testing
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The high cost of steel and disputes with the original contractor have resulted in a significant budget overrun for the Wembley stadium project, with Multiplex warning that it will pass on the estimated £150m cost increase to the Football Association (FA). The steel cost for the project is expected to
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Sven-Goran Eriksson, the high-profile England coach, will leave his position after the World Cup finals following a strong rebellion by Premier League clubs. The Football Association had no choice but to inform the Swedish coach yesterday that he would be departing Soho Square after the tournament due to the intensity
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A intense backlash against Sven Goran Eriksson's allegations of corruption in the Premier League has led to his dismissal as England coach, according to sources close to the Football Association. Premier League officials contacted multiple club chairmen to gauge their opinions on Eriksson's claims, with many
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Wayne Thomas, a 26-year-old footballer for Burnley, has been accused of gesticulating at opposing fans and pushing a police officer during a match between Stoke City and Millwall on February 19 last year. In court, Thomas denied the allegations, stating that he may have sworn at the officer but only
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As the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany approaches, concerns about stadium safety have been highlighted by a top consumer protection group, Stiftung Warentest. The group has released a report stating that a stampede or fire at several stadiums, including the final venue in Berlin, could result in fatalities. In
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In the lead-up to the 2006 World Cup finals, a consumer group has raised serious safety concerns about 12 of the 12 arenas to be used at the tournament. According to Stiftung Warentest, two thirds of the stadiums have extensive or significant faults, including inadequate exits, narrow staircases, and lack
