2010 FIFA World Cup
Ex-FIFA VP Jack Warner to 'fight US extradition’
Jack Warner, a disgraced former FIFA official from Trinidad and Tobago who now faces extradition to the US over suspected corruption, on Thursday told FRANCE 24’s sister station…
South African police probe 2010 World Cup bribe claims
South African police on Thursday said they have opened a preliminary investigation into corruption claims related to the country’s bid to host the 2010 World Cup after a request…
'I took bribes for 1998 and 2010 World Cups'
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - Thurs. 04.06.15: Papers react to a shocking "new confession" by one of the main FIFA whistleblowers, Chuck Blazer. Also, Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
After Blatter, can FIFA clean up its act? (part 2)
Sepp Blatter may have resigned, but will his successor be any different? The outgoing boss of football's governing body will stay on in Zurich until he's overseen new rules for…
After Blatter: Can FIFA clean up its act? (part 1)
Sepp Blatter may have resigned, but will his successor be any different? The outgoing boss of football's governing body will stay on in Zurich until he's overseen new rules for…
Nigeria currency scam: Anti-corruption agency arrests 20 bankers
Nigerian banking chiefs are accused of being bad pennies. Almost two dozen have been arrested and face charges of currency fraud. Also, it's an uncomfortable start of the week…
South African government denies FIFA was paid World Cup bribe
"We did not share your money with criminals". South Africa’s government is adamant it did not sanction the payment of huge bribes to FIFA bosses to secure its hosting of the 2010…
US prosecutors probe bribery claims surrounding South Africa's 2010 World Cup
South Africa remains sceptical of allegations that a $10 million bribe was paid to secure its hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament. Also, Madagascar's president's not…
A bittersweet World Cup
FRENCH PAPERS - Thurs. 12.06.14: French papers largely focus on Brazil as the World Cup kicks off. Will football fever overshadow social tensions?
South Africa still counting cost of 2010 World Cup
Four years after it hosted the World Cup, South Africa is still paying off the $3.5 billion cost of hosting the tournament. All but one of the new stadiums built is in debt, and…
