Fifa investigates claims of 'bribery'

Just seen the news about a FIFA investigation into claims of alleged bribery.
Perhaps the Panorama revelations coming just before the failed England bid werent so far fetched after all.


The Fifa statement read: "On May 24 2011, Fifa executive committee member and Concacaf general secretary Chuck Blazer reported to Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke possible violations of the Fifa code of ethics allegedly committed by officials.

"In particular, the report referred to a special meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), apparently organised jointly by Fifa vice-president Jack A. Warner and Fifa executive committee member Mohamed Bin Hammam, which took place on May 10 and 11 2011.

"This meeting was linked to the upcoming Fifa presidential election.

"In view of the facts alleged in this report, which include bribery allegations, Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke, in compliance with art. 16 of the Fifa code of ethics, yesterday requested the Fifa ethics committee to open ethics proceedings."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13544347.stm

Either way Fifa launching this investigation just one week before the vote means the main opponent to Sepp Blatters presidency is toast.
Coincidence Mr Blatter?