Triesman collusion story was “absolutely” in the public interest claims editor at inquiry
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By Duncan Mackay
January 11 – The Mail on Sunday paid £50,000 ($77,000/€60,000) to the mistress of the former English Football Association chairman, Lord Triesman, for the exclusive story that led to him having to step down as the head of England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup, it was revealed today.