Monday 7 December 2015 10:39, UK
David Beckham believes the 2018 and 2022 World Cups should not be moved despite the "disgusting" corruption scandal that has engulfed FIFA.
Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General is currently investigating the bidding process which ended in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups being awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively.
The Swiss are also investigating suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter for authorising a £1.3m payment to suspended UEFA boss Michel Platini and for signing an undervalued TV rights deal with disgraced former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.
With 16 more officials charged by US authorities last week and the prospect of a new FIFA president to follow in 2016, Beckham, who was part of the FA delegation aiming to win the 2018 bid, was asked if FIFA was turning a corner.
"No - they are just hitting the bend," Beckham told the Christmas issue of Radio Times. "There's a lot still to be done. It's such a mess that it's going to take a while to sort out.
"For me to see the game, the way it's been treated and looked after, is devastating. It's disgusting."
Sixteen of the 24 committee members serving at the time of the two controversial bids have already been punished for misconduct or are under investigation.
Qatar's winning bid in 2022 has come under particular scrutiny given it will need to be played during the winter months because of the country's extremely high summer temperatures.
But Beckham does not want the tournaments moved, adding: "Whether it's corrupt or not, those countries have been chosen. People need to get behind that. It's all about bringing football to new countries. I think they should stick with it."
