Fifa defers launch of World Cup bidding process

The world governing body also confirmed a decision on the date of the congress to elect Sepp Blatter’s successor as president will be made in July, with December 16 a likely option.
Meanwhile, Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke has defended his involvement in a $10m (€8.8m) payment from South Africa to an account controlled by Jack Warner via Fifa’s executive office.