CLEAN : Football: S Africa says $10 mn payment was above board

The transcript addresses allegations of bribery against a government concerning the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It includes a denial of these claims, emphasizing that payments were made after the rights were secured. The role of the FIFA President in bringing the World Cup to Africa is acknowledged. The transcript also discusses political conflicts, stating a refusal to engage in battles between the US authorities and FIFA, and highlights a stance against imperialism and injustice.

What is the main focus of the first section regarding the speaker's understanding?

• The speaker's expertise in bribery.

• The speaker's denial of any wrongdoing.

• The speaker's confusion about bribery.

• The speaker's involvement in bribery.

What is the primary claim made by the speaker about the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

• The country admits to paying a set price for the World Cup.

• The country was not involved in the World Cup bidding.

• The country categorically denies any bribery.

• The country bribed officials to secure the World Cup.

Why does the speaker question the timing of the payments related to the World Cup?

• Because they were made years after the voting.

• Because they were made during the voting.

• Because they were made before the voting.

• Because they were never made.

What role did the President of FIFA play according to the speaker?

• He opposed Africa hosting the World Cup.

• He was indifferent to Africa's World Cup bid.

• He ignored Africa's bid for the World Cup.

• He played a major role in shifting focus to Africa.

What is the speaker's stance on geopolitical conflicts involving the US and FIFA?

• The speaker supports FIFA's vested interests.

• The speaker supports the US authorities.

• The speaker refuses to be involved in these conflicts.

• The speaker is neutral and indifferent.