FIFA has handed over a second batch of computer data to the Swiss attorney general’s office, which is investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Fifa has postponed the announcement of the the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup, due to the corruption crisis that has engulfed the organisation.

The head of Fifa’s audit and compliance committee has reportedly claimed Russia and Qatar could lose the right to host the World Cup if evidence emerges of bribery in the bidding processes.

Jack Warner’s legal battle against extradition to the United States on corruption charges could ’possibly last years’ and even end up being heard by the Privy Council, the Attorney General of Trinidad has said.

A FIFA report into match-fixing in the weeks before the 2010 World Cup has found “compelling evidence” that one or more friendly games involving host South Africa were fixed ahead of the world’s showpiece tournament.

The president of South Africa Jacob Zuma has lauded the World Cup team even though the host nation is out the tournament.

Joel Santana today resigned as coach of World Cup hosts South Africa.

Benni McCarthy is seeking clear-the-air talks with the South Africa Football Association.

FORMER Republic of Ireland coach Brian Kerr has applied for the vacant post as coach of South Africa.

Former Republic of Ireland coach Brian Kerr has applied for the vacant post as coach of South Africa.

THE English and South African football associations yesterday launched an investigation into the origin of claims that they had struck a secret £3m deal to ensure David Beckham’s participation in last week’s friendly.

Leeds have won their latest club-versus-country battle with South Africa over Lucas Radebe – but have walked straight into a bitter broadside from the furious Africans.

Some of the biggest names in English football will take their talents to South Africa later this month.

Leeds skipper Lucas Radebe will return to South Africa tonight for talks with his country's football association - the outcome of which will ultimately send shockwaves through his homeland.