2018 FIFA World Cup stadium may be delayed until 2017

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 15:00

The completion date for Zenit St. Petersburg’s $1.1 billion stadium has been put back again and it may not open until 2017, a decade after construction work began, the head of the government agency auditing the project said.

Bomb squad called to World Cup stadium

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 16:36

Bomb squad officers were called to the site of a football World Cup 2018 stadium in Moscow after construction workers found an object thought to be an unexploded aerial bomb.

Russia plans to host 2018 FIFA World Cup in 13 cities

Last Updated: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 09:59

Russia plans to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup in 13 cities, but the final decision would be made by FIFA.

English media played role in failed 2018 bid: JFA chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 18:03

England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup was compromised by media allegations of corruption against FIFA executive committee members, according to Japanese soccer chief Junji Ogura.

Aware of Putin`s missive, Abramovich may pay up for Russia, not Chelsea

Last Updated: Monday, December 6, 2010, 13:13

Russian PM Vladimir Putin made it clear that he expects his country`s oligarchs to contribute to the 30billion pound expenses expected for the 2018 WC but there is a possibility of Roman Abramovich giving up his stake in ChelseaFC

England’s team must get rid of arrogance: Beckham

Last Updated: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 20:28

David Beckham has boosted England’s chance of winning the 2018 football World Cup bid simply by his presence in Cape Town during the draw.

Becks to pitch for England’s 2018 World Cup hosting rights

Last Updated: Friday, November 27, 2009, 17:27

David Beckham is flying to South Africa next week ahead of the World Cup draw to push England’s claims to host the tournament in 2018.

England bid back on track, economic benefits huge - Gill

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 22:32

England’s 2018 World Cup bid has addressed the concerns of FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and offers a low risk option, Manchester United chief executive David Gill said on Tuesday.