The latest allegations come after a slew of negative reports surrounding Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup finals.
Attempts to move the tournament from summer to winter have angered Europe's powerful and rich soccer leagues.
Allegations of migrant worker abuse under the so-called kafala system of sponsorship, which has been heavily criticized by international human rights groups, have also tainted what had been greeted as a jubilant moment in Qatar's short history.
But the latest allegations, coupled with Garcia's imminent report on the bid process, could be the beginning of the end game.
"This is a turning point," said Corbett. "For the first time we have seen hard allegations regarding manipulation of the bid process.
The end game?
The latest allegations come after a slew of negative reports surrounding Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup finals.
Attempts to move the tournament from summer to winter have angered Europe's powerful and rich soccer leagues.
Allegations of migrant worker abuse under the so-called kafala system of sponsorship, which has been heavily criticized by international human rights groups, have also tainted what had been greeted as a jubilant moment in Qatar's short history.
But the latest allegations, coupled with Garcia's imminent report on the bid process, could be the beginning of the end game.
"This is a turning point," said Corbett. "For the first time we have seen hard allegations regarding manipulation of the bid process.
"I think this is the beginning of the end."
SOURCE: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/02/sport/football/football-qatar-world-cu...