http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... s-arrestedFifa officials arrested on corruption charges as World Cup inquiry launched
Senior Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges in morning raid as Swiss police open criminal investigation into 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards
The world governing body of football, Fifa, was plunged into an unprecedented crisis on the eve of its congress in Zurich after Swiss authorities arrested a string of officials in a dawn raid and opened criminal proceedings over the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
FIFA Officials Arrested!
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FIFA Officials Arrested!
I can't say I'm surprised but what does this mean for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup. Will Russia and Qatar retain the rights to host the World Cup in these respective years or will their be a new vote on it?
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