World Cup inquiry clears Qatar but criticises English FA

David Beckham and Wayne Rooney backed England's bid

The English Football Association has been accused of flouting bidding rules in its attempt to stage the 2018 World Cup - but 2022 hosts Qatar have been cleared of corruption allegations.
A Fifa report says the FA behaved improperly when trying to win the backing of a key voter.
Qatar faced a number of claims surrounding its bid, but the Gulf state is now in the clear.
In effect, Fifa's long-awaited report ends talk of a re-vote.
In a statement, football's world governing body welcomed the fact that "a degree of closure has been reached".

David Beckham, Prince William and David Cameron joined the bid team when voting took place
David Beckham, Prince William and David Cameron joined England's bid team when voting took place

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