Australia forced to defend World Cup bid after allegations

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

June 29 – Australia’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup has been fiercely defended following allegations published in the Sydney Morning Herald, claiming they had given pearl necklaces to the wives of the FIFA Executive Committee and offered an all-expenses paid trip to one of the voting members.

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