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committee votes to give the World Cup to the world” plus 1 moreFifa committee votes to give the World Cup to the world Posted: 03 Dec 2010 09:19 AM PST A clue pointing towards England's impending World Cup bid doom was coded in Fifa president Sepp Blatter's speech as he addressed an audience gripped with anticipation in Zurich on Thursday afternoon. "Let me say a few words about the importance of this game we call association football," he said. "It has been originated in China but has been organised in Great Britain." By this point most of the English journalists sitting in that hall already knew that England's bid had been spectacularly shunned by Fifa's executive committee, meaning Blatter's words simply rubbed salt into the wound. But by effectively crediting China with the invention of the sport, was the Fifa chief aiming a subtle dig our way? Blatter, despite describing England's final presentation as "remarkable" and "excellent" earlier in the day, is understood to have reminded the executive committee members about “certain media” and “recent media coverage” before they cast their votes behind closed doors. Of course he could only have been referring to the Sunday Times and BBC Panorama allegations of corruption within the governing body. And while it would be naïve to assume that the scandals did not have an impact on the England bid's chances, it probably isn’t the whole story. Fifa was clearly unimpressed with the accusations despite the Sunday Times investigation leading to two executive committee members being found guilty and suspended for corruption. When the news of the bans given to Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii was confirmed to the media in mid-November, Fifa’s ethics committee chairman Claudio Sulser criticised the British newspaper's report as "sensationalist". Blatter himself later added that it was "not fair" on those accused. But while Fifa's stance on the ethics of investigative journalism may remain murky, it is clear is that the governing body is continuing to value the lasting impact that staging a World Cup can create for the host. Fifa required all bidding nations to submit details on how the hosts would "use football as a tool for economic and social development" with their proposals. And while one of England's ideas, the 'Football United' concept to generate "significant funds for investment in football" for the development of the sport was credible, the Fifa members were clearly swayed by the lasting legacy that both the Russia and Qatar tournaments have vowed to leave behind. Fifa has again been sold by the idea of using the tournament as a device to change the world for the better. And as a disappointed John Barnes said on Thursday, it was to be expected. "I always felt it would be more than just who had the best bid," he reflected. "Fifa have now decided that the World Cup is going to be moved around the world, and it should be." And perhaps he is right. The Ashes 2010: England take charge on day one in Adelaide Posted: 03 Dec 2010 08:59 AM PST James Anderson took 4-51 as a stunning England performance dismissed Australia for 245 on day one of the second Test in Adelaide. The visitors got off to a perfect start when Simon Katich was run out and Ricky Ponting was dismissed first ball. Anderson then removed Michael Clarke before Michael Hussey (93) and Shane Watson (51) led an Australia fight back. A 50 late in the day from Brad Haddin rescued some respectability as the tail folded to an impressive bowling display. England struck twice in the first over to have the Aussie reeling on a seemingly flat Adelaide wicket. Jonathan Trott gathered and steadied to run out Katich without facing, as the opening pair misjudged a quick single. Ricky Ponting then edged Anderson to Graeme Swann as England erupted into uncontrollable euphoria. The slight away movement proved too much for the Australian captain who trudged off for a golden duck. Anderson was soon at it again, this time it was Clarke who fell to the swinging ball. The late movement took Clarke's edge as he drove weakly off-balance and Swann made no mistake with his diving effort at second slip. Hussey escaped a number of appeals and an England review as he and Watson steadied Australia's nervy start. Watson brought up his 50 on the stroke of lunch with Australia 94-3 at the break. Watson continued his poor conversion rate after the break as he spliced a drive to Kevin Pietersen at backward point. With Watson playing aggressively on the front foot, Strauss employed more fielders square of the wicket – a move which eventually paid off. An out-of-form Marcus North began patiently and rebuilt with Hussey after the early loss of Watson. Hussey, on the back of his runs in Brisbane, soon passed the 50 mark as he continues to repay the selectors' faith. Things were looking solid for Australia until North inexplicably attempted a late cut off Steven Finn. He could only edge the delivery as the sides stopped for tea with the hosts 159-5. Hussey and Haddin enjoyed a record 307 partnership at the Gabba however Swann ensured there was no repeat performance. He teased Hussey into another drive but the spin was too much and Paul Collingwood snaffled the chance at slip to rob the left hander of another 100, out for 93. Swann then struck straight after when Ryan Harris fell lbw for the second golden duck of the Australian innings. The dismissal triggered Haddin to play more expansively and he began to find the rope with consistently. Another running mix up gifted England their eighth wicket as Strauss and Alastair Cook's relay throwing saw the end of Xavier Doherty. Haddin passed 50 with an exceptional hook shot for six but his joy was short lived as Peter Siddle clipped to Cook at mid wicket – Anderson claiming his fourth wicket. The last man to fall was Haddin, caught in the deep by Finn to seal an incredible day for the tourists. There was even time for one over of England's reply which was negotiated without alarm, closing on 1-0. You are subscribed to email updates from The Sport Review To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 -- Posted By Mas Item Arekjowo to The Sport Review at 12/03/2010 11:28:00 PM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Gugukluhayat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/gugukluhayat?hl=en.
