World Cup 2018 vote claims 'will not hurt England'
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9100814.stm
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Claims of bribery hit Fifa after the Sunday Times video taped two officials voting on the World Cup bid apparently accepting cash for votes. Though Fifa have explained the issue will not chnage the Dec 2nd vote day for which countries will host 2018 and 2022 world cup.
"Supporters of England's bid are concerned that the claims may rebound on them if Fifa members are unhappy the expose emanated from the English press.
But Blazer, a member of the 24-strong executive committee which will decide on the World Cup hosts, said it should not sway opinion against England. "-BBC
Currently there is a debate into when the investigation by the Fifa ethics committee should take place.
"Supporters of England's bid are concerned that the claims may rebound on them if Fifa members are unhappy the expose emanated from the English press.
But Blazer, a member of the 24-strong executive committee which will decide on the World Cup hosts, said it should not sway opinion against England. "-BBC
Currently there is a debate into when the investigation by the Fifa ethics committee should take place.
