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One of the world's greatest sporting icons Muhammad Ali arrives in Singapore to offer his support to New York's bid

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The 63-year-old boxing legend is introduced to the world's press by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg

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British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins David Beckham as the countdown to the final decision intensifies

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Beckham, Sir Steve Redgrave, Denise Lewis and Matthew Pinsent take part in London's charm offensive

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Beckham finds time for a game of basketball with former Olympic decathlete Daley Thompson

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The Real Madrid midfielder is one of a host of sporting celebrities in Singapore for the vote

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Blair joins London bid leader Lord Coe and tells delegates the city would leave a lasting sporting legacy

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Paris bid leader Phillipe Baudillon gives an early morning interview as decision day draws ever closer

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Paris opted not to bring Beckham's team-mate Zinedine Zidane - but still remain the favourites

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US Senator Hilary Clinton joins New York bid leader Dan Doctoroff for the first news conference of the day

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Former tennis star Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario turns up to boost Madrid's bid hopes

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Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov reveals how Russian President Vladimir Putin will be supporting the team in Singapore