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    Final push for Manchester's World Cup 2018 bid
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    Ashes cricket hero Andrew Flintoff said: "Manchester would be a fantastic base for any team in 2018 World Cup. North West people love their sport and whoever was based there would enjoy the experience." Stockport-raised former NBA basketball star John Amaechi said: "Manchester is home to some of Britain's best football teams and the area is renowned for its ability to flawlessly host world class events." Full Article at Manchester Evening News
    Manchester would be a fantastic base for any team in 2018 World Cup. North West people love their sport and whoever was based there would enjoy the experience.
    Andrew Flintoff – Andrew Flintoff SOURCE: Manchester Evening News 4 weeks ago
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Final push for Manchester's World Cup 2018 bid
  1. I believe Manchester should be a host city. Let's not forget 2002 when we put on a great show with the Commonwealth Games. People around the world are still talking about how successful it was.
    SOURCE: Manchester Evening News 4 weeks ago
  2. Greater Manchester is the home of football with some of the best teams in the country, including the mighty Bolton. I just couldn't imagine a World Cup in England without Manchester getting involved.
    – Vernon Kay SOURCE: Manchester Evening News 4 weeks ago
  3. Manchester is home to some of Britain's best football teams and the area is renowned for its ability to flawlessly host world class events.
    SOURCE: Manchester Evening News 4 weeks ago

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