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Spanish bid leader hits out at English media and praises FIFA Executive Committee

By Duncan Mackay in Zurich
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Angel_Maria_Villar_Llona_giving_speechDecember 2 -·Angel Maria Villar Llona, who has conducted a one-man campaign on behalf of Spain and Portugal's joint bid to host the 2018 World Cup, today faced head-on allegations that they were involved in collusion.

"All the fish is sold" claims confident Spain/Portugal 2018 bid leader

By Andrew Warshaw

World_Cup_in_Spain_flagNovember 23 - The head of Spain/Portugal's World Cup 2018 bid says he is confident of getting at least eight votes when the ballot takes place next week for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

Spain and Portugal promised positive report by FIFA inspectors

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

September 2 - Spain and Portugal's joint bid to host the 2018 World Cup received the expected high marks from the FIFA inspection team, led by Harold Mayne-Nicholls, as they wrapped up their evaluation of the European candidates today.

FIFA inspectors travel to Portugal to continue tour

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

September 1 - FIFA's inspectors, led by Chilean Football Federation President Harold Mayne-Nicholls (pictured), have begun looking at the proposed facilities to be used if Portugal's joint bid to host the 2018 World Cup is successful.

Spain and Portugal World Cup bid boosted by Mourinho and Ronaldo

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

August 31 - Being chosen to host the 2018 World Cup would cap a perfect year for Spain, the country's Sports Minister Jamie Lissavetzky admitted today as its joint bid with Portugal rolled out Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo to help give it a boost.

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