Major sponsor Emirates ditches FIFA amid corruption claims — mashable.com

Emirates airlines, one of FIFA's six major sponsors, is ending its sponsorship agreement with world soccer's governing body at the end of 2014, according to multiple reports. That means Emirates — a huge presence in the soccer universe — won't be tied to the 2018 or 2022 World Cups as FIFA remains embroiled in widespread allegations of corruption and cronyism. "This decision was made following an evaluation of FIFA's contract proposal which did not meet Emirates' expectations," the airline said in a statement announcing its intentions, according to Sky News.

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