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FIFA president Blatter admits Qatar 'mistake'

World Cup news May, 16, 2014
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 Posted by Dermot Corrigan
6 days ago

Real president denies Qatar link claims

FIFA president Sepp Blatter hit out at corruption claims against the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, describing them as "racist."

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has denied that he was in any way connected to the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

- Report: Qatar World Cup has high terror risk
- Michel Platini withdraws support for Blatter

Perez issued the denial after France Football alleged that he...

Jun, 14, 2014

Qatar hits back at 2022 reports

The leaders of Qatar's World Cup have said recent reports and leaks are designed to tarnish their reputations.

Qatar 2022 chiefs have claimed their right to a fair hearing by FIFA's ethics investigator is being undermined.

Michael Garcia, a U.S. lawyer, is investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups won by Russia and Qatar respectively, but that has coincided with a number of reports ...

 Posted by ESPN Staff
Jun, 10, 2014

Blatter rebukes 'racist' corruption claims

FIFA president Sepp Blatter hit out at corruption claims against the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, describing them as "racist."

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Jun, 9, 2014

More sponsors voice Qatar concerns

After turbulent preparations and the threat of disruptive protests in Brazil and controversies over Qatar, FIFA is hopeful the football will be the main focus during the World Cup.

Oil company BP and the makers of Budweiser beer are the latest World Cup sponsors to have voiced their concerns to FIFA over the corruption allegations surrounding Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament.

Following further allegations by The Sunday Times at the weekend regarding Mohamed b...

Jun, 8, 2014

Brazil, Qatar continue to cause FIFA problems

After turbulent preparations and the threat of disruptive protests in Brazil and controversies over Qatar, FIFA is hopeful the football will be the main focus during the World Cup.

SAO PAULO, Bra. -- Days before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the equally troubled 2022 tournament in Qatar continues to cause FIFA problems.

After The Sunday Times newspaper published more allegations linking Mohamed bin Hammam to corruptly building support for Qatar's hosting bid, World Cup sp...