Following this morning’s raid on a luxury hotel in Zurich that saw several FIFA executives arrested over accusations of corruption, officials in Qatar have revealed that there are concerns over how the latest controversy might affect its 2022 World Cup.

“We’ve always been hugely proud in the manner we’ve conducted ourselves regarding the upcoming World Cup,” said a source.

“From the transparent nature of the bidding process to the construction of our world-class stadiums, our track record in bringing together the planet’s most spectacular sporting event has been met with widespread celebration and applause. It would be terrible should the actions of a corrupt few tarnish our otherwise spotless achievements.”