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Underdogs catch romantic spirit but lack heavyweight punch

By Andrew Warshaw in Zurich

Holland and BelgiumDecember 2 - Underdogs Holland and Belgium kicked off the 2018 World Cup presentations to FIFA today but lacked sufficient punch to suggest they might pull in extra support later in the day.

Heavyweight line-up for Holland/Belgium World Cup vote delegation

By Andrew Warshaw

Johann_CruyffNovember 26 - The Holland/Belgium 2018 World Cup team today announced a heavyweight delegation to take to Zurich for the December 2 announcement, headed by bid President Ruud Gullit and the country's most iconic footballing figure, Johan Cruyff (pictured).

Exclusive: Dutch PM has told Blatter Government support bid, says Gullit

By Duncan Mackay in Rio de Janeiro
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year


Ruud_Gullit_Rio_November_2010November 22 - Ruud Gullit has claimed that Holland and Belgium's joint campaign to host the 2018 World Cup still has a chance of winning next week despite being the lowest ranked of the four European bidders.

Gullit determined to upset the odds with Holland/Belgium joint World Cup bid

By Andrew Warshaw

Ruud Gullit on bikeNovember 12 - Holland and Belgium's joint 2018 World Cup bid rolled into France today and shook off the underdog status that has dogged them since the start of the campaign.

Cruyff absence cannot dent Holland-Belgium confidence after World Cup inspection visit

By Andrew Warshaw

August 13 - Dutch and Belgian bid officials believe their so-called "World Coaches legacy programme" will be the key factor that could persuade FIFA to grant them the 2018 World Cup.
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