FIFA World Cup 2018 & 2022 Corruption

The potential corruption scandal two of the 24 electors for the election of the country will host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 (see related news), takes size and now operates like a ticking time bomb in the foundations of FIFA. Our compatriot and member of the World Football Federation, Marios Lefkaritis talked about the scandal and admitted that same proposal was submitted and the same!

Reporters approached last week the electors, the Nigerian Amos Adam and Reinaldo Temari from Tahiti, offered $ 800,000 to each and received oral preference for the American candidates. But it was Englishmen who sought to uncover attitudes loose and flexible and reasonable.

They did, and tomorrow, Wednesday (20/10), FIFA has reconvened the ethics committee to examine the data in every possibility is open. "The issue certainly is serious, has already gone to the committee," said 63chronos compatriots elector, a member of UEFA's executive committee and head of the Finance Committee and is one of 24 on December 2 that is expected to highlight the countries that will host the next World Cup

Greek to English translation
What he said in Lefkaritis Helladic site contra.gr:

- You were on the back of your mind this possibility? Provide case to sell a vote for the World Cup?

"It's easy to say that I had in the back or in front of my mind. To be honest, are things that can happen, but could not happen. "

- Efforts of influence are possible? What methods are applied to your approach?

"Certainly many would try to influence in any way for a vote, I have no doubt. This is their wish. But I'll tell you something, there is even a group president will find someone to offer him the victory in a game and will not accept? We found one such in Greece, Cyprus or Italy, I would say I'm crazy. Be aware, however, it is very easy to removes any conclusion. Everyone wants to influence in any way. I, however, to prove beyond doubt something, I can not follow. "

- Attended the controversial video?

"No, not video or photography, I have not seen anything. I have not heard anything beyond the publication.

- It has come to your attempt to influence perception?

"Yes. No, the only thing that happened was during the summer, got a stranger, from No. I could not figure out the source told me that working for the interests of some businessmen in the U.S., and asked me to support the U.S. stand. Once you understand what's in yvrisa and hung up. I did not know who it was, can someone journalist was engleziki the accent, not American. So many of course have tried to influence us, but all interested candidates with their files. Of course we have approached these countries is obvious.

- Is it possible to postpone the vote as rumored, or more, excluding a folder?

"I do not know. Many times you are journalists first things you learn and then we. I am back in Geneva and Cyprus, but yesterday, Sunday evening, I found two Englishmen messages from reporters who asked whether, and to discuss how to delay the proceedings or punishment of any form. I learned that there was a paragraph to postpone, but scheduled to convene next week the committee of FIFA will investigate the matter. "

- So, is a real possibility.

"It's a possibility, but it is much easier to decide the question of postponement, if you think it will serve. A delay would prolong the process for me but if someone want to take a drastic decision, you would get a decision in 5 days, so that one has the potential to affect you somehow. It suffices, of course, and not to have affected so far ... "

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