WC corruption probe calls for action

ZURICH, Sept 6 (AFP): A corruption investigation called for action against "individuals" over bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, and changes for future bidding campaigns in a report handed in Friday, FIFA said.
The ethics panel led by former US federal prosecutor Michael Garcia has notably been looking into the way Qatar won the 2022 World Cup. The Gulf state has faced corruption accusations but strongly denied any wrongdoing.
"Over the course of this year-long investigation, the Investigatory Chamber interviewed more than 75 witnesses and compiled a record that, in addition to audio recordings from interviews, includes more than 200,000 pages of relevant material," football's world governing body said in a statement.
"The report sets forth detailed factual findings; reaches conclusions concerning further action with respect to certain individuals; identifies issues to be referred to other FIFA committees; and makes recommendations for future bidding processes," it added.
FIFA did not give any indication as to the recommendations made or the individuals named.