EXPLOSIVE new allegations have emerged to suggest Australia threw away $45 million on a soccer World Cup bid that it never had a chance of winning.
Claims of corruption in FIFA's 2018 and 2022 bidding processes have been aired in a British parliamentary inquiry, alleging votes were for sale. And it is claimed Qatar, which trumped Australia for the 2022 hosting rights, was involved.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/world-cup-officials-took-bribes-from-host-bidders-20110511-1eiz4.html#ixzz1Mm41wG00
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