FIFA sponsors voice concerns amid corruption allegations

World Cup sponsor VISA has threatened to end its partnership with FIFA over the latest crisis to engulf the world governing body.

FIFA sponsors voice concerns amid corruption allegations

World Cup sponsor VISA has threatened to end its partnership with FIFA over the latest crisis to engulf the world governing body.

VISA said its "disappointment and concern" was profound and called for "swift and immediate" action in the wake of a wave of arrests of football officials - including two FIFA vice-presidents - in Zurich on Wednesday on bribery, fraud and money-laundering charges following an FBI investigation.

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