FIFA to probe Triesman comments

17 May 2010 18:18

Lord Triesman's alleged comments about England's rival bidders for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup are to come under further scrutiny after football's world governing body announced on Monday evening that the FIFA ethics committee will investigate the statements.

Triesman stepped down as England's 2018 bid chairman following allegations he accused the Spanish and Russian football federations of bribery.

A FIFA statement read: "FIFA can confirm that FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has requested the FIFA ethics committee to examine the alleged statements made by Lord Triesman in relation to the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups."

The 66-year-old, who also vacated the same role with the Football Association, announced his decision following a hastily-arranged meeting with the FA board at Wembley on Sunday afternoon and was replaced by Geoff Thompson, the British FIFA vice-president.

However, despite his swift departure, the fallout appears set to continue after FIFA's announcement on Monday evening.

Source: PA