The agent for Irish rock band U2 denied the group's world tour would be delayed but refused to confirm when, or if, it would begin.

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John Giddings, responding to media reports a mysterious "family illness" would delay the March 1 start of the band's tour, said the Internet was to blame for the confusion, Pollstar reported Wednesday.

Giddings, head of Clear Channel's London-based Solo Agency, also declined to respond to a question about whether or not the tour, reportedly set to begin in Miami, would be postponed.

"You can't postpone a tour that you haven't announced," he said.

Three European promoters told Pollstar they have unannounced U2 dates and haven't been told they may need to move them.