FA did seek 'background information' on rival World Cup bids
The Football Association has admitted that "media and corporate affairs consultants" were used to gather background information on the bidding process for the World Cup.
The Sunday Times has published claims that officials received information from former MI6 staff about the Russian and Qatari World Cup bids.
In a statement the FA said all its activities had been declared to Fifa ethics investigator Michael Garcia as part of his investigation into the bids.
