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FIFA hands extra data to investigators in World Cup probe

FIFA has handed over a second batch of computer data to the Swiss attorney general's office, which is investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

The Swiss prosecutors first seized computer data two weeks ago but asked for more to be provided.

FIFA said in a statement: "As confirmed by the office of the Swiss attorney general, FIFA has provided the requested IT data."

One of the seven FIFA officials arrested in Zurich on corruption charges two weeks ago has applied for bail. The seven are in custody pending extradition to the United States.

Trinidad attorney general Garvin Nicholas said, meanwhile, that officials feared former FIFA vice president Jack Warner would flee the island after facing U.S. federal corruption charges, but they are now confident he will stay in the country.

FIFA had announced on Wednesday that it had postponed the announcement of the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup due to the corruption crisis that has engulfed the organisation.

The world governing body also confirmed a decision on the date of the congress to elect Sepp Blatter's successor as president will be made in July. Dec. 16 is the favourite option.

Ex-Brazil star Zico announced his intention to run for the presidency later on Wednesday, while German FA president Wolfgang Niersbach, also touted as a potential successor to Blatter, published a 10-point plan to combat corruption at the organisation.

Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped former Manchester United chief executive David Gill for the role.