Criminal proceedings over World Cup bids following dawn raids

FIFA was plunged into crisis on Wednesday morning after Swiss authorities made early-morning arrests of six football officials and opened separate criminal proceedings over the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Criminal proceedings over World Cup bids following dawn raids
Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 10:51

FIFA was plunged into crisis on Wednesday morning after Swiss authorities made early-morning arrests of six football officials and opened separate criminal proceedings over the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

The press conference can be watched live on Fifa.com

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