Source: Daily_Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea home Stamford Bridge set for World Cup 2018 snub
[LNB]Chelsea are expected to lose out to the 2012 Olympic Stadium when London name the four grounds included in their bid to be a host city for the 2018 World Cup. [LNB]Today is the deadline for all the candidate cities to submit their bids to England 2018 and Stamford Bridge is unlikely to make it. [LNB]The lack of space around the stadium means it would struggle to meet with FIFA's approval. [LNB] Out: Stamford Bridge are set to miss out on being part of England's 2018 World Cup bid[LNB] Top-flight: Stamford Bridge is home to top Premier League and Champions League action - but it's unlikely to be part of the World Cup if England's bid is successful[LNB]London will have confidence in Wembley, Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, the proposed new White Hart Lane ground and the Olympic Stadium. [LNB]FIFA demand a minimum capacity of 40,000 but London 2012's plan is to reduce the Olympic Stadium to 25,000 seats after the Games and keep it as a venue for athletics. [LNB]Meanwhile, the Government last night rejected Everton's proposal to build a new ground in Kirkby.[LNB] Amanda Holden backs London, Wallace and Gromit support Bristol and Lennox Lewis loves Leeds... England's cities battle for the right to stage 2018 World Cup matchesEverton's plans to relocate to £400m Kirkby Stadium dashed by Government2018 World Cup: England's cities do battle for the right to stage matchesOlympic Stadium in the running for London's list of 2018 World Cup hostsPortsmouth ditch plans to host World Cup 2018 matches as council refuse to back Fratton Park redevelopment plan[LNB] Explore more:Places:London, United Kingdom, Olympic Stadium
