FIFA throws $100 million into World Cup pot

There have been media reports in recent months that some training grounds were below par, particularly the England camp in Rustenburg.

Valcke said in a BBC interview the budget increase was signed off in March by FIFA's executive committee but it would easily be covered by the $3.2 billion-plus income generated by next month's football spectacular.

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