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Argentina and Uruguay formalise World Cup bid - 4th August 2011

Argentina and Uruguay’s proposal to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup has received heavyweight political backing from the Presidents of the two countries.

Argentina and Uruguay target centenary World Cup - 18th March 2011

The governments of Argentina and Uruguay have confirmed that they will support a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Swimming Federation strengthens ties with Myrtha Pools - 25th August 2010

Temporary and permanent pool manufacturer Myrtha Pools has become an Official Partner of the first World Aquatics Convention, in a deal that it says reinforces its commitment to the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and the development of aquatic sport around the world.

FINA World Aquatics Convention provides host city insights - 28th June 2010

FINA, the international swimming federation, will provide insight into how cities can work more effectively with their national federations to host FINA Championship events during the first FINA World Aquatics Convention from September 27 to 29 this year. The Convention takes place at the Conrad Resort in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

France, South Africa knock-outs free up 5,000 tickets - 24th June 2010

FIFA will release 5,000 tickets for the first knock-out stage of the World Cup that had been reserved for fans of teams including France and South Africa, following the knocking out of those teams in the first round.

MCG SELL-OUT FOR SOCCEROOS WARM-UP - 9th February 2006

Australia football officials predict a 100,000 sell-out crowd when the national team plays a World Cup warm-up against European champions Greece at the revamped Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 25.

TELEFONICA BAGS NEW MEDIA RIGHTS FOR WORLD CUP - 15th December 2005

TelefC3nica S.A. has agreed a package of new media broadcast rights covering all 64 matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup for almost all territories in Latin and South America.

A1 ON TRACK FOR RATINGS SUCCESS - 28th November 2005

After its first five races A1GP is reaching an average audience of more than eight million viewers per race in more than 120 countries.

NBA INCREASES REACH - 17th November 2005

The NBA’s 2005-06 season will reach an all-time high 215 countries and territories through 164 international broadcasters in 43 languages.

ARGENTINA TO SPEARHEAD SUPER 10 - 26th October 2005

Argentina is set to launch a South American Super 10 rugby competition involving its own provincial sides and teams from Chile and Uruguay.