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German prosecutors have charged three former German Football Association (DFB) officials and one Swiss former official from world soccer`s governing body FIFA with serious tax evasion in connection with the 2006 World Cup, which Germany hosted.
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Franz Beckenbauer issues a statement admitting it was a mistake to transfer money to FIFA ahead of the 2006 World Cup but denies the payment was a bribe
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German football chief Wolfgang Niersbach said on Thursday that a controversial 6.7 million-euro payment was not a bribe to obtain the right to host the 2006 World Cup.
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Allegations that Germany bribed its way to secure the right to host the 2006 World Cup not only shook the football world, but also shone a spotlight on cosy ties between sportswear giant Adidas and FIFA.
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FIFA says allegations that Germany used bribes to secure the 2006 World Cup are "serious" and will be reviewed as part of its ongoing investigation into corruption in soccer.
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Germany's winning bid for the 2006 World Cup was aided by bribes paid to FIFA executive committee members.
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