Delegates draw sting from 2018 exposé

BRITAIN’S Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has been assured by FIFA delegates that England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup will not be adversely affected by tonight’s Panorama programme.

Bid leader Andy Anson accused the BBC of being “unpatriotic” for choosing to broadcast an investigation into FIFA three days before the vote to decide the 2018 hosts.

There have also been reports that The Sunday Times exposé on corruption within FIFA, which led to two delegates being suspended, had caused anti-English sentiment.