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South Africa reject 2010 World Cup bribe claims

Sport
South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula has reiterated that the country did not bribe any Fifa officials to secure the 2010 World Cup.

South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula has reiterated that the country did not bribe any Fifa officials to secure the 2010 World Cup.

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Speaking at a press conference, Mbalula denied that any officials had paid anyone at Fifa for votes.

In relation to the $10million payment to an account run by Jack Warner was ‘above board’ and could not be construed as a bribe.

“We would like to categorically deny that we bribe anyone to secure the rights for the 2010 World Cup.”