Bids breed FIFA corruption

The latest is the sacking of the organisation’s secretary general Jerome Valcke. On February 26, the organisation will hold fresh presidential election to replace Sepp Blatter who has been at the helm since 1998 when he took over from Brazilian Joao Havelange.

Much is expected from the new president, but will corruption really end or it will just be minimised? Hosting the soccer World Cup means everything to the host countries. It is an event that politically, economically and culturally means a lot not to mention the sporting benefits.