The FA
Thompson confirmed as 2018 Chairman
Sunday, 16 May, 2010
Geoff Thompson confirmed as Chairman of England 2018.
Following the unanimous approval of the Football Association Board, Geoff Thompson has been confirmed as the new Chairman of England 2018 on Sunday evening.
Thompson, who is a Vice President on both the FIFA and UEFA Executive Committees is England's most senior international football administrator.
He was part of the five person delegation which delivered England’s Bid Book to FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Zurich on Friday and was Chairman of the FA for nine years between 1999 and 2008.
He will take up his new role with immediate effect.
