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UEFA has refuted claims the bid from Russia and the joint bid from Greece/Turkey to host Euro 2008 stood less chance than the other bidders.

Two bids to host UEFA's Euro 2008 tournament have emerged as favourites after the president of European soccer's governing body seemed to pour doubts on a number of the other bids.

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.

The joint Scotland-Ireland bid to host soccer's Euro 2008 championships is set to unveil a major new backer this week.

The joint Scotland-Ireland bid to host soccer's Euro 2008 championships is set to unveil a major new backer this week.

Bids for the Euro 2008 soccer championships, and 2010 Winter Olympic Games must be submitted today.

Bids for the Euro 2008 soccer championships, and 2010 Winter Olympic Games must be submitted today.

Countries wanting to bid to host soccer's Euro 2008 tournament have just 24 hours to submit their bid dossiers to UEFA.

Countries wanting to bid to host soccer's Euro 2008 tournament have just 24 hours to submit their bid dossiers to UEFA.

The joint Scotland and Ireland bid to host the Euro 2008 soccer championships is set to unveil Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as its new ambassador today.

The joint Scotland and Ireland bid to host the Euro 2008 soccer championships is set to unveil Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as its new ambassador today.

Formula One drivers Michael and Ralf Schumacher are set to spearhead a range of cellphone products following a deal between Sports Telecom and Pole Position Marketing (PPM).

Finland's capital Helsinki has been chosen to replace London as the host city for the 2005 World Athletics Championships, the IAAF announced yesterday.

The venue for the 2005 World Athletics Championship will be unveiled on 14 April by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in Nairobi.

Hungary will build a new stadium and renovate seven existing grounds if it is chosen to host the 2008 European championships.

A total of seven candidates have confirmed their interest in hosting UEFA's soccer showpiece - Euro 2008.

Candidates to host soccer's Euro 2008 tournament have until the end of today to submit official bids to governing body UEFA.