Beckham hopes to make difference for England World Cup bid

David Beckham said today that he hoped he could "make a difference" in England's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup. The former England captain is preparing for one final charm offensive in Zurich where FIFA, football's global governing body, will vote...

David Beckham said today that he hoped he could "make a difference" in England's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup.

The former England captain is preparing for one final charm offensive in Zurich where FIFA, football's global governing body, will vote on the hosts for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups on Thursday.

The bid team hoping to attract the World Cup to England in 2018 have released a short promotional film.

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