FIFA sponsor threatens to withdraw

FIFA sponsor threatens to withdraw

One of FIFA's main sponsors says it wants to see a more independent reforms process taking place at the scandal-hit governing body.  

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Visa Inc. has added that it will consider withdrawing support if it is not happy with reforms.  


The company's vice-chair Ellen Richey appeared at a British parliamentary hearing into FIFA yesterday, along with representatives from McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Budweiser.  


Earlier this year, they all urged Sepp Blatter to quit as president. 


Blatter was linked to a scandal involving over $150 million in bribes that saw 14 FIFA officials charged with fraud and money laundering. 


According to Sky News, Richey told MPs they will be watching FIFA very closely.


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