Egypt

The crisis in the Middle East is continuing to impact on sport after the second leg of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Cup 2003 was cancelled.

The bidding process for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has taken its latest procedural step forward after soccer’s governing body sent the ‘list of requirements’ to the six African candidates.

Headed up by the soccer governing body's president Sepp Blatter, a series of FIFA committee meetings kicks off next week with a status report on preparations for the 2006 World Cup in Germany and the potential for a FIFA Club World Championship in 2005 among the issues on the agenda.

Europe's future as the main host of Formula One Grand Prix is set to come under threat, Max Mosley, the president of the FIA has warned.

FIFA has confirmed it has received six official bids from African nations for the 2010 World Cup.

Morocco has become the latest African nation to bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Formula One is to confirm this week it will be heading to China - at least according to the company building a major new circuit in Shanghai.

Bahrain is reportedly in line to host a Formula One race from the 2004 season but Moscow has been dropped as a potential venue, according to reports.

A financier formerly connected to Egypt's secret police yesterday emerged as a major shareholder in Premier League club Chelsea.

A financier formerly connected to Egypt's secret police yesterday emerged as a major shareholder in Premier League club Chelsea.

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club has warned Britain that Silverstone could still be dropped from the Grand Prix circuit.

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club has warned Britain that Silverstone could still be dropped from the Grand Prix circuit.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone intends to make dramatic changes to the Formula One venue calendar for the 2004 season.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone intends to make dramatic changes to the Formula One venue calendar for the 2004 season.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has won a gagging order to prevent the president of the Somalian Football Association, Farah Addo, spreading bribery accusations.

Issa Hayatou will challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency when the position comes up for renewal at the end of May.

Issa Hayatou is set to emerge as Sepp Blatter's rival in his bid to win his second term as FIFA president.

Germany will host the Confederations Cup in 2005 as a dress rehearsal before staging the World Cup finals the following year, the German Football Association (DFB) said yesterday.