World Cup corruption probe ‘will take longer than 90 minutes’
If corruption is indeed proven, the vote could be nullified. So where would that leave Russia and Qatar?
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The man who resigned as head of England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup after being taped talking about possible bribery tells Channel 4 News he would reveal the inside story to an inquiry.
The Football Association’s acting chairman Roger Burden has told Channel 4 News why he felt he needed to step down after England failed to win the bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
Sports commentators tell Channel 4 News England’s humiliating failure to secure the 2018 World Cup may be the result of the dysfunctional way the English game is run.
As England’s failed World Cup bid is dissected, football writer Jonathan Wilson looks to Russia, and what hosting the competition will mean for the country and the fans travelling there.
The head of England’s failed attempt to host the World Cup says FIFA bosses told him the media killed the bid. Channel 4 News reporter Keme Nzerem says team England was either lied to or naïve.
England’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018 has ended in disappointment. Russia was chosen by 22 Fifa delegates to stage the biggest football tournament in the world.
FIFA announce who will be the host nation for the 2018 World Cup this afternoon in Zurich. Watch the announcement live on our website.
Prince William, David Cameron and David Beckham fly to Zurich to try and boost England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup – but hopes have been dampened by the latest publication of bribery allegations.
Fifa officials have confirmed they are investigating claims that two of their committee members offered to sell their votes for who will host the next World Cup.
As Russia emerges as favourite to beat England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup, Keme Nzerem tours the country to look at its strengths and weaknesses.
The agency’s chief executive, Dawn Airey, told Channel 4 News that the piece was “not appropriate or in any way consistent with our company values or beliefs”.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter talks to Channel 4 News about corruption in FIFA, his reception at the 2018 Russia World Cup – and his invitation from Vladimir Putin.
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If corruption is indeed proven, the vote could be nullified. So where would that leave Russia and Qatar?
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale says England is ready to host the 2022 World Cup if it is stripped from Qatar in the wake of allegations of corruption and bribery in Fifa.