Rabat - Former president of the Egyptian football association Youssef Harb al-Dahchouri said former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner had asked for $7 million bribe in exchange for supporting Egypt's bid to host the 2010 World Cup.
Speaking on the "With Shoubir" show on Sada Al Balad TV, al-Dahchouri said Jack Warner from Trinidad and Tobago, who also held the office of President of CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association of Football), asked for bribes in exchange for CONCACAF votes during the 2010 World Cup bidding process.
He added that FIFA vice-president's request to pay financial incentives was rejected by the political establishment ruling Egypt at the time.
Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup: Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and a joint bid from Libya and Tunisia. The winning bid was announced by FIFA president Sepp Blatter on media 15 May 2004.
South Africa was awarded the right to host the tournament after receiving 14 votes, while Morocco received 10 votes and Egypt no votes.
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