england UNITEDthe world INVITED
02Nearly 90,000 fans flood Wembley Stadium with noise and colour as they welcome the players in the 2009 FA Cup final.
A passion for football
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7mplayers every week
30mattendances at Premier League and Football League games last season
125,000teams affiliated with the FA
1bnhouseholds worldwide follow English football
A passion for football
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“It’s not a part of life; it is life. Football’s in our DNA.”
Ambleside FC at home in the rural English Lake District. Picture: Stuart Clarke
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A WORLD-CLASS STAGE
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The new Wembley Stadium.
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a hosting concept Rich in footballheritageThe Candidate Host Cities
A choice of 17 great stadiums in 12 football-mad cities.
MANCHESTEROld Trafford, home of Manchester United FC,
City of Manchester Stadium, home of Manchester City FC
PLYMOUTHHome Park, home of Plymouth Argyle FC
BIRMINGHAMVilla Park, home of Aston Villa FC
BRISTOLAshton Vale, home of Bristol City FC
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sunderland
newcastle gateshead
Stadium of Light, home of Sunderland AFC
St James’ Park, home of Newcastle United FC
NOTTINGHAMNew stadium, home of Nottingham Forest FC
LEEDSElland Road, home of Leeds United FC
LIVERPOOLNew Anfield or Anfield, home of Liverpool FC
SHEFFIELDHillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday FC
MILTON KEYNESStadiumMK, home of Milton Keynes Dons FC
LONDONWembley Stadium, home of England, Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC, New White Hart Lane, home of Tottenham Hotspur FC or Olympic Stadium
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Experienced hosts
Fans of Brazil and Argentina mix with local supporters at a sell-out friendly match at London’s Emirates Stadium.
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Experienced hosts
the best for every GUEST
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Buckingham Palace, Harrods and Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.
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the infrastructure is in place
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England’s extensive transport links mean no game will be more than three hours travel from London by public transport.
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the most commercially successfultournament
Chelsea FC plays Manchester City in front of tens of thousands of fans at the City of Manchester Stadium – and hundreds of millions more worldwide.
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setting new standards in sustainabilityEngland 2018 will adhere to the world-leading BS8901 sustainability management system for events.
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england 2018 meet the team...
Jane Bateman
Hope Powell
England Women’s Senior Team CoachFabio Capello England Men’s Senior Team Manager
David Beckham
Andy Anson, Chief Executive David Triesman, Chairman
Chairman, The Football Association
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Gerry Sutcliffe
Minister of State for Sport David Gill Chief Executive, Manchester United FC
england 2018 meet the team...
Theo Walcott
Brian Mawhinney Chairman, The Football League
Geoff Thompson OBE FIFA and UEFA Vice President
Wayne Rooney
Paul Elliott MBE
Chairman, Inclusivity Advisory Group
Seb Coe
Chairman, London Organising Committee
for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Karren Brady Dave Richards Chairman, The Premier LeagueJohn Barnes
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a royalinvitation
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Prince William President, The Football Association
“Hosting the World Cup in England would give the whole nation the opportunity to share our hospitality, our sense of fair play and our diverse culture.”
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Gordon Brown Prime Minister
“The Government will take every necessary
step to secure the success of this bid.”
government guarantees signedfive months before deadline
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David Cameron Leader of the Conservative Party
“My party and I are fully committed to the England 2018 bid. We will do all in our power to help.”
Nick Clegg Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party
“It is right for all of us to come together and support England’s World Cup bid.”
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Didier Drogba Ivory Coast
“Les stades et les supporters anglais sont merveilleux. Une Coupe du Monde ici serait un événement magnifique.”
“I’ve played in big games in Europe and in other places, for my clubs and for England, and the atmosphere in England is like nowhere else.”David Beckham England
we love playing in england
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Michael Ballack Germany
“Die Atmosphäre und der Wettkampfgeist des englischen Fußballs waren eine tolle Erfahrung. England wäre ein geeigneter Gastgeber für den FIFA Weltcup.”
“La pasión de los aficionados ingleses contribuirá a celebrar un fantástico Mundial en 2018.”Javier Mascherano Argentina
The vibrancy and diversity of England’s communities - from over 200 nations - guarantees an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
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A HOME welcome to everyone
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Inspiring a new generation in England...
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Watching the world’s greatest players will inspire more young people from every background to play football, and produce a new generation of home-grown talent.
32Referees being trained in South America as part of the FA’s International Development Programme.
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drivingpositivechangeworldwide
England 2018 Ambassador Andy Cole visits children at an orphanage in Abuja, Nigeria.
“More than a decade ago I realised we have something very special in England.
We have football competitions and leagues which are deeply rooted in global culture, and international players who inspire around the world. I realised we could use this to give something back to the world – to a world that had given us so much.
That’s why I started the FA’s International Development Programme. For more than ten years, FA instructors, affiliated players and managers have travelled worldwide to share best practice with coaches, referees and administrators.
As well as delivering training in specific football disciplines, the FA now supports programmes which use football to improve health and education and to tackle problems such as HIV, racism and social exclusion.
Alongside, the Premier League’s Premier Skills project is developing community leaders by equipping young people with football coaching skills and expanding their leadership and language abilities.
A World Cup in England would allow us to continue expanding these programmes and work with even more people across the world. I would be proud to see this happen.”
Geoff Thompson OBE FIFA and UEFA Vice President
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