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Bristol told spend £17m on 2018 World Cup, and get £150m back

Monday, November 16, 2009

The cost of hosting 2018 World Cup football in Bristol could be as much as £17million – but that would be eclipsed almost 10-fold by the return to the local economy.

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Fans can help seal Bristol's bid for World Cup 2018

Saturday, November 14, 2009

The ambassador for both next summer's World Cup and England's 2018 World Cup bid believes Bristol's football fans could help them seal a spot as a...

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Bristol could gamble £250,000 on 2018 World Cup bid

Friday, November 13, 2009

Bristol City Council will decide whether to gamble £250,000 on England's 2018 World Cup bid – just two days before host city bids are due...

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Bristol business boom is the goal from 2018 World Cup bid

Friday, November 13, 2009

Business leaders have rallied behind the city's 2018 World Cup bid to ensure the city is much more than a spectator if England wins the right to stage...

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World Cup chief emphasises importance of including the regions

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The message from the man in charge of next summer's World Cup is: "We must not forget about the fans".

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Hosting the World Cup 'a major boost' for Bristol, says German Ambassador

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hosting a major football tournament was "wonderful" for the host country, the German Ambassador said on a visit to Bristol.

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Wurzels want World Cup at Bristol City's stadium

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Wurzels have given their support to Bristol's bid to host the World Cup in 2018.

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Paulton Rovers' FA Cup heroes back Bristol 2018 World Cup bid

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Non-league Paulton Rovers are dreaming of a cup run that could take them to Wembley and have also set their sights on seeing the World Cup in England...

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Bristol comedian backs 2018 World Cup bid

Saturday, November 07, 2009

A self-confessed pessimist who is experimenting with optimism, award-winning comic Mark Watson has turned his fighting talk to Bristol's 2018 World...

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