In reply to John2:
> What I don't understand is what the f*ck this has to do with the Americans. How far does their legal reach extend? Granted they have a FIFA subsidiary, but this seems to be a worldwide investigation.
On R4 it was stated that the dollar was the currency of choice for all the bribes. The U.S. take a great deal of interest in what happens with their currency.
Also interesting interview with a journalist who's been working on this for years, and apparently was approached by the FBI over seven years ago.