17/11/2014
Other News In Brief
Police Seize Gaming Equipment After Noise Complaints
Police and council officials have raided the house of a group of students, confiscating a games console, DVD player and surround sound speakers.
It is understood that officials raided the house in Fallowfield in south Manchester on Friday after weeks of complaints from neighbours.
It is believed the students had "disregarded" a noise abatement order.
English Hooligans Expected To Travel To Glasgow, Warn Police
Police have warned they have received information that English football hooligans are planning to travel to Glasgow for an international match.
Some 5,000 England fans are expected to attend the international friendly at Celtic Park on Tuesday.
The UK's national football policing unit is said to be in Scotland already in an effort to avoid any potential trouble. It is understood that known hooligans are being monitored.
Former FA Chairman Calls For World Cup Boycott
Former FA chairman David Bernstein has called for a boycott of the next World Cup, unless FIFA implement "meaningful reform".
Bernstein has called on the English Football Association to UEFA on a European boycott of the World Cup. He has also called for FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, to step down.
Mr Bernstein made his comments after a report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups cleared Russia and Qatar of wrongdoing but was critical of England, accusing the FA of flouting bid rules in its attempt to win the right to stage the 2018 event.
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Police and council officials have raided the house of a group of students, confiscating a games console, DVD player and surround sound speakers.
It is understood that officials raided the house in Fallowfield in south Manchester on Friday after weeks of complaints from neighbours.
It is believed the students had "disregarded" a noise abatement order.
English Hooligans Expected To Travel To Glasgow, Warn Police
Police have warned they have received information that English football hooligans are planning to travel to Glasgow for an international match.
Some 5,000 England fans are expected to attend the international friendly at Celtic Park on Tuesday.
The UK's national football policing unit is said to be in Scotland already in an effort to avoid any potential trouble. It is understood that known hooligans are being monitored.
Former FA Chairman Calls For World Cup Boycott
Former FA chairman David Bernstein has called for a boycott of the next World Cup, unless FIFA implement "meaningful reform".
Bernstein has called on the English Football Association to UEFA on a European boycott of the World Cup. He has also called for FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, to step down.
Mr Bernstein made his comments after a report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups cleared Russia and Qatar of wrongdoing but was critical of England, accusing the FA of flouting bid rules in its attempt to win the right to stage the 2018 event.
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Three Middlesbrough fans have been stabbed in Rome in a violent clash ahead of the football club's UEFA cup match against Roma. The violence broke out in the Campo di Fiori area when two bars, where around 200 English fans were drinking, were targeted by a group of Italian fans.
English football fans stabbed in Italy
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Johnson Resigns As England Coach
Martin Johnson has resigned from his post as manager of England's rugby union team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and a number of player controversies. Johnston's contract was due to expire at the end of the year but after considering his future, Johnson informed the Rugby Football Union of his intention to stand down.
Johnson Resigns As England Coach
Martin Johnson has resigned from his post as manager of England's rugby union team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and a number of player controversies. Johnston's contract was due to expire at the end of the year but after considering his future, Johnson informed the Rugby Football Union of his intention to stand down.
17 September 2015
Police Issue Guidance For Rugby World Cup Fans
One day before the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup the Metropolitan Police have issued advice and guidelines to "ensure their enjoyment of the event is not spoilt".
Police Issue Guidance For Rugby World Cup Fans
One day before the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup the Metropolitan Police have issued advice and guidelines to "ensure their enjoyment of the event is not spoilt".
02 December 2010
England Miss Out On 2018 World Cup Bid
England has lost out on the chance to host the 2018 World Cup after Fifa, football's governing body, selected Russia to stage the event for the first time. Russia fought off rival bids from Spain-Portugal, Netherlands-Belgium and England to clinch the secret ballot made up of Fifa's 22 executive members in Zurich.
England Miss Out On 2018 World Cup Bid
England has lost out on the chance to host the 2018 World Cup after Fifa, football's governing body, selected Russia to stage the event for the first time. Russia fought off rival bids from Spain-Portugal, Netherlands-Belgium and England to clinch the secret ballot made up of Fifa's 22 executive members in Zurich.
08 December 2009
Sony Announces 3D FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is being filmed and transmitted in stunning 3D - a major global first for broadcasting. The Sony Corporation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D.
Sony Announces 3D FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is being filmed and transmitted in stunning 3D - a major global first for broadcasting. The Sony Corporation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D.
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