FIFA vice-president got post due to 'hatred for England'

John McBeth, the Scot who will take over Britain’s FIFA vice-presidency, believes he got the job because of hatred for England and has accused African associations of corruption and greed.

John McBeth, the Scot who will take over Britain’s FIFA vice-presidency, believes he got the job because of hatred for England and has accused African associations of corruption and greed.

McBeth will step down from his role as Scottish Football Association president on Friday to take over from compatriot David Will.

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