Triesman lifts lid on failed England bid

Triesman was giving evidence on Tuesday to a British parliamentary inquiry into the reasons why England failed to secure the finals which were awarded to Russia last December.

Members of Parliament involved in the inquiry also revealed the names of two other FIFA Executive Committee members who, it is alleged, were paid $1.5 million to vote for Qatar's successful 2022 World Cup bid.

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