The scandal, and Triesman's immediate resignation, came two days after David Beckham had presented Fifa president Sepp Blatter with England's 1, 752-page bid document.

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During their visit Fifa will be meeting with top government officials and will also be looking at transportation and other areas of the bid document.

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The bid document said Hull was "finding its place in the UK, a city coming out of the shadows and re-establishing its reputation as a gateway that welcomes the world".

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The new Cardiff City Stadium, Llanelli's Parc y Scarlets and the Liberty Stadium are suggested venues in the Welsh FA's bid document and Newport's Spytty Park could be used if it be upgraded to meet the tournament criteria.

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The document sets out a four-point strategy for the bid planning process over the next four years.

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As for the Royal Bank bid, NatWest said it would respond to that in greater detail once the Scottish bank released its offer document later this week.

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