FIFA chief cries racism over Qatar corruption charges

FIFA’s Sepp Blatter hit back at critics of football’s governing body ahead of its annual congress today, claiming that racism is behind corruption accusations against Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid.

The accusations that Qatar paid for votes when FIFA chose Qatar in 2020 will be discussed at the two-day Congress, the embattled 78-year-old Swiss official said.

The growing scandal has threatened to taint the opening of the latest World Cup in Sao Paulo on Thursday.

FIFA faces mounting pressure as five of its six major sponsors have called for a thorough investgation of the allegations largely made by the British media. (AFP)

What do you think about the recent accusation on Qatar?

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By Nas-Ghey• 12 Jun 2014 09:59

Blatter is in Tight spot here, Paatini is just enjoying

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FIFA chief cries racism over Qatar corruption charges

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