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Minister: England is 'ready to host 2022 World Cup'

England is ready to host the 2022 World Cup if it is stripped from Qatar in the wake of allegations of corruption and bribery in Fifa, Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has said.

Other key developments include:

  • Ex-vice president Jack Warner has promised to release an 'avalanche' of documents relating to the Fifa scandal
  • A full transcript of the confession of shamed Fifa official Charles 'Chuck' Blazer has been released
  • Outgoing president Sepp Blatter is being investigated by the FBI as part of the investigation
  • South Africa reject 2010 World Cup bribe claims
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South Africa reject 2010 World Cup bribe claims

Fikile Mbalula is not happy with the accusations. Credit: Reuters

South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula has reiterated that the country did not bribe any Fifa officials to secure the 2010 World Cup.

Speaking at a press conference, Mbalula denied that any officials had paid anyone at Fifa for votes.

In relation to the $10million payment to an account run by Jack Warner was 'above board' and could not be construed as a bribe.

"We would like to categorically deny that we bribe anyone to secure the rights for the 2010 World Cup."

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