FIFA Clears FFA over Bid Conduct
SYDNEY
Friday, 23 July
FIFA has cleared Football Federation Australia (FFA) of any wrongdoing around its conduct in bidding for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA wrote to FFA overnight to say there were no grounds to open a case and the matter was closed.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley said he was pleased the recent reports published in The Age newspaper were shown to have no substance.
"We stated all along that those damaging allegations were false," Buckley said.
"Subsequently we have been cleared by the Federal Government, independent auditors and now by FIFA.
"With this behind us we can now concentrate on our Bid to bring the biggest sporting event in the world to Australia in 2022.
"If we are successful it will be a thrilling result for football fans and provide a lasting legacy for all major sports and a huge benefit to the national economy."
Friday, 23 July
FIFA has cleared Football Federation Australia (FFA) of any wrongdoing around its conduct in bidding for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA wrote to FFA overnight to say there were no grounds to open a case and the matter was closed.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley said he was pleased the recent reports published in The Age newspaper were shown to have no substance.
"We stated all along that those damaging allegations were false," Buckley said.
"Subsequently we have been cleared by the Federal Government, independent auditors and now by FIFA.
"With this behind us we can now concentrate on our Bid to bring the biggest sporting event in the world to Australia in 2022.
"If we are successful it will be a thrilling result for football fans and provide a lasting legacy for all major sports and a huge benefit to the national economy."