Lord Triesman alleges four Fifa members sought “bribes” to back England’s bid
The Football Association has appointed a leading QC to review allegations of misconduct by Fifa officials during England’s failed 2018 World Cup bid.
James Dingemans QC has been asked to independently review the claims made by former FA chairman Lord Triesman to a Parliamentary select committee.
Triesman claimed that four Fifa members sought “bribes” in return for backing England’s bid to host the 2018 finals.
Dingemans is due to report his findings to the FA and Fifa by Friday, 27 May.
FA chairman David Bernstein told BBC Sport: “It is very important now, given the import of these allegations, that there is a chance to see what evidence there is behind them and if they are going to be taken further by ourselves and Fifa.
“These are very serious accusations and they have been made some time after the event and with the benefit of parliamentary privilege.
“This
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