South Africa Paid Bribes to Host 2010 World Cup, FIFA Says

South African officials allegedly paid FIFA executive committee members a bribe of U.S.$10 million to secure the opportunity to host the 2010 World Cup, the world soccer governing body has said.

2010 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony (file photo).

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