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L’ Inghilterra, che sebbene domini da tempo la scena delle competizioni europee per clubs non riesce a vincere una Coppa del Mondo da 43 anni, ci riprova e, per garantirsi un lucroso business, oltre che il vantaggio del fattore campo, lancia la propria candidatura per ospitare l’ edizione del 2018. I tabloids si sono sbizzarriti al riguardo, non solo riproponendo, copiosamente, le gesta, dei “leoni del 1966” ma anche ipotizzando in campo l’ eventuale presenza di Rooney quale capitano destinatario del trofeo, visto che il talento del Man U avrà all’ epoca “soli” 32 anni. Nonostante qualche imbarazzo legato alla presenza di un eletto del BNP invitato tra gli ospiti d’onore alla presentazione della candidatura, quest’ ultima appare godere, dal punto di vista della diplomazia sportiva di ampio consenso e, quindi, si ritiene possa venire ufficializzata con un largo voto favorevole, per almeno tre buoni motivi: l’ edizione in oggetto verrà attribuita ad un Paese europeo,gli stadi britannici sono i migliori del continente quanto a recepimento dei paramentri UEFA/FIFA e l’ idea di disputare il “Mondiale” nella patria degli inventori del calcio suscita sempre un certo fascino.
Sir Geoff Hurst backs Wayne Rooney to lift World Cup at Wembley in 2018
By Martin Lipton 19/05/2009
Sir Geoff: Roo can lift the trophy at Wembley in 2018
World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst last night predicted Wayne Rooney can lead England to World Cup glory at Wembley in 2018.
Sir Geoff was with Rooney and David Beckham yesterday at the official Wembley launch of England’s bid to host the greatest show on earth in nine years’ time, alongside his 1966 team-mates Sir Bobby Charlton and George Cohen.And as Prime Minister Gordon Brown promised the government would do everything to make the bid a winning one, Sir Geoff suggested Rooney would make the ideal successor to Bobby Moore if England can go all the way on home soil again.The only man to score a World Cup Final hat-trick said: “It’s not unrealistic that Wayne could be the captain in 2018. By then he will have been at the top level for a long time. Of course you are never sure if Wayne will have injuries or has the desire to still be playing at that level.”But in 2018 he will be 32. If he retains his enthusiasm and is injury-free, he will still be one of the great players. “One thing he will still have is the ability to play.He might lose some of his energy but he will have gained more experience so, yes, he could be there as captain.” Rooney is very keen to be around in 2018.
The shadow of ’66: The story of when England last hosted the World Cup
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 4:58 PM on 18th May 2009
David Beckham is spearheading England’s attempt to win the right to host the World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.The country has waited a long time to see the return of the game’s biggest tournament – 43 years and counting right now.
Going for glory: David Beckham launches England’s bid
Only once before has the World Cup been hosted on these shores. It was way back in 1966 when England lifted the Jules Rimet trophy after beating West Germany in the Wembley final.But how different will the next competition all look compared to 1966? Sportsmail looks back at what happened – and where – on the route to England’s day of glory.
| Venue | City |
|---|---|
| Wembley | London |
| White City Stadium | London |
| Old Trafford | Manchester |
| Goodison Park | Liverpool |
| Hillsborough | Sheffield |
| Ayresome Park | Middlesbrough |
| Roker Park | Sunderland |
| Villa Park | Birmingham |
GROUP ONE
July 11: England 0 Uruguay 0 – Wembley, attendance 87,000
July 13: France 1 Mexico 1 – Wembley, 69,000
July 15: Uruguay 2 France 1 – White City Stadium, 40,000
July 16: England 2 Mexico 0 – Wembley, 92,000
July 19: Mexico 0 Uruguay 0 – Wembley, 61,000
July 20: England 2 France 0 – Wembley, 98,000
London calling: The White City Stadium eased the burden on Wembley
GROUP TWO
July 12: West Germany 5 Switzerland 0 – Hillsborough, 36,000
July 13: Argentina 2 Spain 1 – Villa Park, 48,000
July 15: Spain 2 Switzerland 1 – Hillsborough, 32,000
July 16: Argentina 0 West Germany 0, Villa Park, 51,000
July 19: Argentina 2 Switzerland 0 – Hillsborough, 31,000
July 20: West Germany 2 Spain 1, Villa Park, 51,000
Old times: How Villa Park looked ahead of the 1996 finals
GROUP THREE
July 12: Brazil 2 Bulgaria 0 – Goodison Park, 48,000
July 13: Portugal 3 Hungary 1 – Old Trafford, 37,000
July 15: Hungary 3 Brazil 1 – Goodison Park, 52,000
July 16: Portugal 3 Bulgaria 0 – Old Trafford, 26,000
July 19: Portugal 3 Brazil 1 – Goodison Park, 62,000
July 20: Hungary 3 Bulgaria 1 – Old Trafford, 22,000
Screamer: Eusebio scoring for Portugal against North Korea at Goodison Park
GROUP FOUR
July 12: USSR 3 North Korea 0 – Ayresome Park, 22,000
July 13: Italy 2 Chile 0 – Roker Park, 30,000
July 15: Chile 1 North Korea 1 – Ayresome Park, 16,000
July 16: USSR 1 Italy 0 – Roker Park, 27,800
July 19: North Korea 1 Italy 1 – Ayresome Park, 18,000
July 20: USSR 2 Chile 1 – Roker Park, 22,000
Roker spark: Chile score against USSR in Sunderland
QUARTER-FINALS
July 23: Portugal 5 North Korea 3 – Goodison Park, 51,780
July 23: West Germany 4 Uruguay 0 – Hillsborough, 34,000
July 23: USSR 2 Hungary 1 – Roker Park, 22,100
July 23: England 1 Argentina 0 – Wembley, 90,000
SEMI-FINALS
July 25: West Germany 2 USSR 1 – Goodison Park, 38,300
July 26: England 2 Portugal 1 0 Wembley, 95,000
THIRD-PLACE MATCH
July 28: Portugal 2 USSR 1 – Wembley, 88,000
FINAL
July 30: England 4 West Germany 2 (aet) – Wembley, 98,000
Heroes: George Cohen, Bobby Moore, Jack Charlton and Ray Wilson (holding the trophy) celebrate after winning the World Cup at Wembley
England World Cup bid embarrassed by BNP man’s presence
• All elected London Assembly members invited to launch
• England 2018 promises Barnbrook will not be at future events
- The Guardian, Tuesday 19 May 2009
Richard Barnbrook said invitations to the World Cup bid opening had been sent to all GLA councillors. Photograph: Graham Turner/Graham Turner
England 2018 executives last night promised to banish the British National Party from any future events after its Greater London Assembly councillor, Richard Barnbrook, was allowed to attend the official opening of its World Cup bid.Barnbrook’s presence was especially embarrassing to the bid team since the prime minister, Gordon Brown, attended in person to offer the government’s support in the campaign to persuade Fifa that England should host its flagship tournament. Richard Caborn, the prime minister’s envoy on the bid company board, later described the gaffe as “embarrassing”. Once it had got to the bottom of how the London Assembly member for Barking and Dagenham had gained access, England 2018 was quick to distance itself from his attendance.”All elected members of the GLA were invited to today’s launch,” it said in a statement. “We recognise that the presence of one elected member, who is playing no part in the England 2018 bid, has caused offence and we apologise. He should not have been present at today’s event and will not be at any in future.”As the bid company scrambled to discover how Barnbrook had gained access, executives privately expressed deep disquiet that it could have been a publicity stunt from the BNP. But Barnbrook said his office had told the GLA that he would be turning up. “I was there as a representative of the GLA,” said Barnbrook.”The organisers invited every member of the GLA and only four turned up. I was one of them. My researcher forgot to give me my invitation on Friday and so she contacted the organisers and said councillor Barnbrook has left his invitation behind. They said I had to mention my number, 631, at the door and I could come in.“His presence served only to emphasise the lack of black representation on the top table at the launch though that was put down to an unfortunate set of circumstances. John Barnes, an ambassador for the bid, had been due to attend before being called away on international duty for the Jamaica team he manages.Similarly Hope Powell, the England women’s coach and also an ambassador for the bid, is currently leading her team’s international training camp. Key to England’s hopes of hosting the tournament will be the votes of four African executive committee members at Fifa and it is notable that the Football Association and the bid team have long worked hard at forging relations on that continent, so the presence of a BNP member at the launch could be seen as doubly unfortunate. David Triesman, the FA’s chairman who also heads the 2018 bid company, attended the Confederation of African Federations’ congress last year, even though it coincided with an England international against Spain.He has since been on a second, separate visit, recently returning from Cairo. The FA’s works in Africa, which includes the delivery of 50,000 prefabricated carbon-neutral school buildings in Ghana and another 140,000 in Tanzania, arises from the recognition that football is a powerful vehicle through which to carry the development message.There will also be visits from the county FAs in an effort to assist in the league administration infrastructure for African countries.”