FIFA releases report into improper World Cup bidding

FIFA Headquarters, Zurich Source: AAP

A report into possible improper conduct by some countries bidding to host the Soccer World Cups in 2018 and 2022 has been released by the game's governing body FIFA. The report is critical of Football Federation Australia, saying that in its bid for the 2022 World Cup, it made "improper payments" to influence the vote of a FIFA executive member.

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