FIFA vice-president Boyce backs Qatar rethink

Reports in the British media on Sunday claimed that former Asian Football Confederation (AFC) chief Mohammed bin Hammam paid up to $5 million to football officials in order to gain support for Qatar's bid.

Bin Hammam was formerly a member of FIFA's Executive Committee until being banned from all football activity for life in July 2013 amid allegations of bribery.

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