But why did England and Scotland stand alone as the only national associations calling for a delay?

Major sponsors including Coca-Cola and adidas speak of their concern but do not appear to be doing anything about it.

Blatter has allowed members of the FIFA executive committee to award a World Cup to Qatar, then insists there is no cause for concern when it turns out the most powerful man in Qatari football was trying to buy votes to depose him.

One-horse race: Blatter is the only candidate for the role after Mohamed Bin Hammam's suspension from FIFA

As David Bernstein, chairman of the FA, says, FIFA must enlist the services of an independent body to supervise much-needed reform.

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