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WORLD CUP sponsors once again threatened to sever ties with Fifa yesterday after the arrests of nine football officials.
Charges of bribery, fraud and money-laundering were aimed at the Fifa members arrested early Wednesday morning in Zurich, ahead of today’s congress.
Visa, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and a host of important World Cup sponsors all stressed concern and disappointment at the situation, with the FBI launching a full investigation into business deals and the activities of football’s governing body.
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
