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Tuesday, 30 July, 2002, 17:30 GMT 18:30 UK
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Tony BanksBanks wanted to scrap 2006 bid
Tony Banks tells BBC Radio 5 Live he wanted England to pull out of the race to host the 2006 World Cup after the violence at Euro 2000.
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News imageDempsey quits Fifa
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News imageTime for Blatter to act
News imageEngland bid a non-starter - Hoey
News imageUnder-fire Fifa rep resigns
News imageLegal threat over World Cup prank
News imageFifa denies 'death threat' claim
News imageJohansson calls for World Cup rotation
News imageWorld Cup: SA ponders legal action
News imageGermany win World Cup vote
News imageShock and delight as Germany celebrates
News imageSir Bobby: We should be proud


ANALYSIS

Charlie DempseyCharlie Dempsey: A profile
Background of the man who ignored the wishes of his confederation and handed the hosting of 2006 World Cup to Germany.
News imageFiasco of Fifa World Cup vote
News imageFA left to pick up pieces
News imageMoorcroft on missing big games
News imageAnalysis: Cash penalties for the losers
News imageBlair blames hooligans for defeat
News imageHow England's bid failed
News imageWhy South Africa's Cup bid failed
ZicoZico leads Brazil on road to nowhere
A World Cup in Brazil is a football romantic's dream - but it was never likely to become reality.
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News imageStadium guide: Crumbling grounds, crumbling bid
Bobby CharltonEngland's chances faded fast
Despite investing a huge amount of time and money, England's bid seemed to be on the rocks after an outbreak of hooliganism at Euro 2000.
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News imageStadium guide: Wembley revamped
News imageEngland's campaign team
Franz BeckenbauerGermans led Euro challenge
With England's bid seemingly falling by the wayside, Germany soon emerged as the leading rivals to South Africa.
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News imageStadium guide: Olympic heights
News imageGermany's campaign team
Moroccan fansMaking up the numbers
Morocco paid for their lack of glamour against the footballing traditions of England, Germany and Brazil.
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News imageStadium guide: Morocco on track
News imageMorocco's campaign team
Nelson MandelaFavourites believed it was Africa's turn
South Africa were the overwhelming favourite to win the nomination for 2006 - largely because the World Cup has never been held in Africa.
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News imageSouth Africa's campaign team

2006 World Cup Vote
Watch the bids from each of the countries

English Presentation

South African Presentation

Morrocan Presentation
(In French)

German Presentation
(In German)

Fifa Announcement


Sports TalkSPORTS TALK
Who should host the 2006 World Cup?Extra time
Should there be a new vote for the 2006 World Cup?

Why does the UK miss out on hosting the big events?
Hunting big games


Rob Bonnet
Arrogant English

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