Said & Done: Joao Havelange, Zdravko Mamic, plus Gigi Becali on sheep
Man of the week; Zdravko Mamic on girls; Gigi Becali on sheep; plus why the Gaddafis were 'really great guys'Man of the weekJoão Havelange - retiring from the IOC three days before a possible suspension on corruption charges, which he denies. The IOC ...
Russia 2018 denies knowledge of FBI computer-hacking investigation
• FBI has questioned former England 2018 campaign staff• Investigation relates specifically to Russian bid teamRussia 2018 has responded to reports that its successful World Cup bid campaign has become embroiled in an FBI investigation into compute...
FBI probes alleged computer hacking of England and USA World Cup bids
• Investigators interview officials from England 2018 bid• Claims concern alleged hacking of email accountsFBI agents have interviewed officials from England's failed 2018 World Cup bid as part of an investigation into possible computer hacking.The...
Fifa president Sepp Blatter says England are sore over World Cup
• Blatter says England trying to 'justify' 2018 bid failure• He tells Swiss newspaper: 'The English have lost power'The president of Fifa, Sepp Blatter, has said that England are still trying to "justify" their failure to win the right to host the ...
MP asks Serious Fraud Office to investigate Fifa corruption claims
• Conservative MP Damian Collins writes to SFO• Collins suspects offences under Fraud Act of 2006The Serious Fraud Office has been asked to investigate allegations that Fifa members asked for money and an honour during England's bid for the 2018 Wo...
MPs demand inquiry into Fifa failings
• Culture Media and Sport Committee calls for inquiry• MPs unconvinced by Sepp Blatter's anti-corruption planThe Culture Media and Sport Committee has repeated its call for a "full, independent investigation" of the bidding processes for the 2018 a...
Fifa raises $1.85bn in broadcast deals for 2018 and 2022 World Cups
• Latest deals follow first wave sales totalling $1.7bn• Fifa 'delighted with the progress of our rights sales'Fifa has completed broadcast deals worth $1.85bn (£1.15bn) for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in the last week, including an estimated $1....
FA reveals true cost of England’s failed 2018 World Cup bid
• Total spending was £21m rather than £15m widely reported• England spent more per vote than any country bar AustraliaEngland's failed 2018 World Cup bid cost £21m – some £6m more than had been widely reported, according to the latest Footbal...
BBC lines up radio drama on England’s failed 2018 World Cup bid
Radio 4 and BBC World Service programme will focus on events in Zurich last yearRadio 4 and the BBC World Service are developing a drama about England's failed bid to host the 2018 football World Cup.The drama documentary, which is expected to air on b...
David Beckham says corruption over the World Cup makes him feel sick
The ambassador for England's 2018 bid thinks it unlikely that the decisions for Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022 will be overruledDavid Beckham has spoken for the first time about the suspicion that England lost its World Cup bid because of corruption ...
Russia 2018 vows to fight racism after banana thrown at Roberto Carlos
• Head of World Cup committee promises new campaign• Roberto Carlos: 'I'm outraged by this sickening behaviour'Russia's 2018 World Cup head has pledged to launch a campaign against racism in football after Roberto Carlos was again targeted for abus...
Fifa World Cup bidding process not ‘fit for purpose’, says Lord Coe
• Former ethics committee chairman cites lack of progress• Fifa 'took their foot off the pedal' over Coe's reform proposalsLord Coe has expressed his disappointment over Fifa's failure to act upon his anti-corruption World Cup bidding reforms.Durin...
