Did Germany Pay Bribe To Host The 2006 FIFA World Cup?

Shock claims that ex-Adidas CEO set up a slush fund to win over key delegates in the bidding process.
According to a report, Germany may have bribed to win the rights to the 2006 World Cup.

Germany soccer: Franz Beckenbauer dies; won World Cup as player, coach

Zwanziger believes bribe was paid to land 2006 World Cup – DW – 10

FIFA Took Bribes Over Germany's 2006 World Cup, Report Says

FIFA Opens Probe Into Germany's 2006 World Cup Bid

FIFA Ethics Committee opens investigation into Germany winning

2006 FIFA World Cup: Germany likely bought tournament - DER SPIEGEL

Fifa opens investigation into Franz Beckenbauer and Germany's 2006

2006 FIFA World Cup final - Wikipedia

Franz Beckenbauer hits back at Sepp Blatter over 2006 World Cup

Swiss prosecutors indict 2006 World Cup organizers – DW – 08/06/2019

The business of the World Cup – who makes money and how much?

Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach