FIFA has lodged a criminal complaint against unnamed individuals involved in bids to host the World Cups in 2018 and 202

The transcript discusses allegations of misconduct in the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments, leading to a potential criminal inquiry in Switzerland. FIFA lodged a complaint with the Swiss Attorney General, suspecting illegal international asset transfers. The Swiss legal system, characterized by a civil law procedure, will conduct a judge-led investigation. Despite an internal investigation by Michael Garcia, FIFA judge Hans Joachim Eckert found no grounds to reopen the bidding process. The case is now heading to Swiss courts, and the truth may take years to emerge. Meanwhile, preparations continue in Doha for future sporting events.

What prompted FIFA to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Attorney General?

• Issues with tournament scheduling

• Concerns over player transfers

• Suspicion of law-breaking in the World Cup bidding process

• Allegations of match-fixing

How is the Swiss legal investigation described in the transcript?

• As a military tribunal

• As a common law procedure

• As a civil law procedure

• As a jury-led process

What is the role of the judge in the Swiss legal investigation?

• To oversee jury selection

• To lead the investigation and ask questions

• To represent the defense

• To act as a mediator

What was FIFA judge Hans Joachim Eckert's decision regarding the bidding process?

• To find new grounds for investigation

• To cancel the tournaments

• To reopen the bidding process

• To maintain the current decision despite the inquiry

What event is Doha preparing for, as mentioned in the transcript?

• The 2021 Rugby World Cup

• The 2020 Olympic Games

• The 2019 World Athletics Championships

• The 2022 FIFA World Cup