Soccer Stars Kick off World Cup Bid with Royal Support

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  English Soccer Legends get some royal support in launching a bid to stage the 2018 World Cup in Britain. STORY: England soccer legends past and present teamed up in London on Monday to launch the country's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup finals. England last staged soccer's most prestigious event in 1966, the same year they won the tournament for the only time. Ex-Manchester United star David Beckham, who also campaigned in the successful 2012 Olympic bid, spoke of the passion of England supporters. [David Beckham, England Player]: "I think what people realise in our country is that football is so huge and the fan base is so huge, not just obviously from club football but internationally. Our fans travel everywhere, all over the world, and have always been in my eyes and in many peoples eyes the best travelled fans and also the support that they give us is huge. Prince William, President of England's Football Association (FA), recorded a message of support. [Prince William, President, Football Association]: "If, as I hope, our bid proves successful, I know that we will deliver a foot baling legacy that will reach beyond our small islands. As a nation we are united behind the bid, speaking personally, I am very proud to be supporting it." Soccer's world governing body will decide the host nation in December 2010. The other candidates include Russia, the United States, Australia and Japan. Britain is already hosting the 2012 Olympics, the 2019 Cricket World Cup and bidding ...

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