Concerns raised about some Irish businesses involved with Qatar World Cup
As fresh bribery allegations throw the spotlight back on to Qatar, an Irish human rights lawyer has warned that the country’s ‘kafala’ labour system is leading to the exploitation of migrant workers.
Sepp Blatter racism controversy is 'closed' ... says Sepp Blatter
FIFA chief insists he’s apologised enough after his claims that racial incidents between players on the field could be settled by a handshake at the end of a game.
Allegedly corrupt FIFA executive Mohammed bin Hammam will face additional questioning from FIFA’s ethics committee today, prior to tomorrow’s final verdict. If found guilty, he faces a lifetime ban from the football.
In today’s Fix: Government minister warns of second bailout; Diarmuid Gavin’s multi-million euro garden; Tron resigns; Malta votes to legalise divorce; and Gabriel Byrne does Jedward, no really, he does…
FIFA suspends Warner and Bin Hammam pending investigation but Blatter is cleared
President Sepp Blatter has been cleared by FIFA’s ethics committee which has been holding a hearing into claims of bribery implicating Jack Warner and Mohamed Bin Hammam who will now both be suspended and investigated.
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May 29th 2011, 6:50 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9
Nine things to know this morning, including: Qatar official pulls out of FIFA presidential race; Serbia braces for Mladic protests; and government gets boost in latest opinion poll.