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Brazil, Qatar continue to cause FIFA problems

By Graham Dunbar
Published June 8, 2014 9:06pm ET
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Brazil, Qatar continue to cause FIFA problems
FIFA President Sepp Blatter arrives for a press conference where he talked about the organization and infrastructure of the upcoming World Cup, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 5, 2014. The World Cup soccer tournament starts on 12 June. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) | Andre Penner

SAO PAULO (AP) — Days before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the equally troubled 2022 tournament in Qatar continues to cause FIFA problems.

After The Sunday Times newspaper published more allegations linking Mohamed bin Hammam to corruptly building support for Qatar’s hosting bid, World Cup sponsors took the rare step of commenting on FIFA business.

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