Australia lodges bid for 2015 Asian Cup
July 30 – Australia has moved a step closer to securing the rights to host the 2015 Asian Cup finals after formally lodging its bid.
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Kiev begins transport upgrade for Euro 2012
July 29 – Kiev has started transport upgrade as a part of preparations for the Euro 2012.
CAF trying to come up with qualifying plan for African Nations Cup
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July 17 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has convened a special meeting to work out the qualifying system for the African Nations Cup to be staged in Libya in 2013.
Poznań set to be first venue to be completed for Euro 2012
July 15 – Poznań will be the first Polish city to complete the preparation of its stadium for the European 2012 Championships, the city’s Mayor has claimed.
Ukraine to launch television advertising campaign to promote Euro 2012
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July 12 – Ukraine is to launch a major advertising campaign later this year to promote its hosting of Euro 2012, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Borys Kolesnikov has announced.
Budget for Lviv is doubled so it will be ready for Euro 2012
June 29 – The budget for preparations in Lviv for the 2012 European Championships have been doubled, it has been announced.
The future’s bright, the future’s Orange for Poland in Euro 2012 build-up
June 16 - French telecommunications company Orange has renewed its deal to be the main sponsor of Poland’s national team until 2014, a deal which covers Euro 2012 which they are co-hosting with Ukraine.
Sky Sports to screen England Euro 2012 away matches
June 14 – England’s away games in the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign will be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports, it has been announced.
FIFA ruling opens door for Rooney and Messi to play at London 2012 Olympics
June 10 – FIFA will keep an age limit of 23 with three over-age players permitted per team for the London 2012 Olympic football tournament despite the threat of legal challenges from clubs, raising the possibility that Wayne Rooney (pictured) could represent Britain, Lionel Messi Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal.
Coventry Ricoh Arena chosen to host football at 2012 Olympics
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Write of the Year
June 3 – Ricoh Arena, the home of Coventry City Football Club has been selected as the new Midlands venue to host Olympic football matches in 2012, it was announced today.
Exclusive: New London 2012 football venue to be announced
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By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 2 – A new venue in the Midlands to stage football matches during the London 2012 Olympics is due to be announced tomorrow.
Turkey UEFA vice-president: There was nothing lacking in our bid
By Andrew Warshaw in Geneva
May 28 – Turkey’s most senior footballing official has refused to blame UEFA for playing safe after his country narrowly missed out to France in the race to stage the European 2016 Championships.
France awarded 2016 European Championships
May 28 – France have been awarded the 2016 European Championships, beating rivals Italy and Turkey, UEFA announced today.
Turkey should win Euro 2016 say insideworldfootball readers
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By David Owen
May 27 – Turkey should win the right to host the Euro 2016 football tournament, according to insideworldfootball readers.
Ukraine to abolish tax on Euro 2012 goods and services
May 24 – Ukraine’s Government have announced a series of tax-breaks for the 2012 European Championships, including on tickets.