Colombia to bid for World Cup

Colombia have made a surprise entry into the bidding to host the 2014 World Cup.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2006 - 08:11

Colombia have made a surprise entry into the bidding to host the 2014 World Cup.

With FIFA president Sepp Blatter announcing that the tournament is bound for South America, it was thought that Brazil’s application would be unopposed.

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