FIFA Ethics Committee To Investigate Triesman’s Allegations

The FIFA ethics committee will be investigating the bribery accusations made by Lord Triesman, according to reports.

FIFA released a statement confirming the request from general secretary Jerome Valcke that Triesman’s accusations be examined:

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.”

FIFA’s investigation is not necessarily into Lord Triesman’s behavior. FIFA has asked the English FA for more information regarding the accusation, which could lead to pursuing the accusations themselves.

The FIFA statement continued: "In addition, FIFA has sent a letter to The Football Association asking The FA to provide a report on this matter, including Lord Triesman’s position.

“FIFA will not make any further comment on this matter until it has been dealt with by the FIFA ethics committee.”