European clubs could go it alone

Head of German league says Cup bid process might spark split with FIFA

The head of the German soccer league (DFL) said the crisis at FIFA over the 2022 and 2018 World Cup bid process could raise questions about its credibility and thoughts of Europe breaking away from world soccer's governing body.

The organization was plunged into chaos last week when FIFA ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert said there were no grounds to reopen the controversial process which led to Russia being given the 2018 finals and Qatar the 2022 tournament.